Shows
The Liat ShowFrom Ofra Haza to 2025: When Did Music Stop Fighting for What’s Right?The Liat Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current Time.It’s been 25 years since Ofra Haza left us, 25 years with more questions than answers. The famous person the public knew was completely different from the private one. Ofra Haza's life was an enigma. She reached world stardom, but no one knew what was in her heart or mind.Ofra’s longtime manager, Bezalel Aloni, said many times that she was an innocent virg...2025-02-2321 min
The Liat Show25 Years Without Ofra Haza: Remembering the Icon Who Transformed Israeli MusicCurrent Time.I can’t believe 25 years have passed since Ofra Haza passed away. Twenty-five years without the most popular Israeli musician, who reached global recognition and shattered the glass ceiling for women and Israeli artists.The beauty of art, especially music, is that it stays with us long after the artists themselves are gone.Ofra Haza was an extraordinary Israeli singer whose music will stay with me forever. Her absence is deeply felt in the music scene, especially in projects where multiple artists collaborate. When I listen to he...2025-02-1915 min
DodekachordonOfra Harnoy (cellista)Esta semana Dodekachordon recibe a una de las más interesantes violoncellistas de su generación y de las primeras difusoras de música barroca en, especial de Antonio Vivaldi: Ofra Harnoy.
Ofra hizo su debut profesional como solista con una orquesta a los 10 años. Su debut como solista con orquesta y en recitales en el Carnegie Hall en 1982 le valió elogios del público y la crítica.
Harnoy interpretó y grabó el estreno mundial del concierto para violonchelo de Jacques Offenbach en 1985 y el estreno norteamericano del concierto para violonchelo de Arthur Bliss en...2025-02-0454 min
The Liat ShowFrom Cassettes to Global Fame, How Innovation Changed the Game More Than NotebookLM and Led Ofra Haza to the Center of the StageThe Liat Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current Time.Music editors used to be the only ones deciding what the public could hear. They controlled what was played on the radio and what aired on television. Mizrahi music was rejected by these editors and the cultural institutions for which they worked. It was considered inferior, not fitting their standards, and dismissed by being pushed to the margins. Yet, it stayed alive through the people...2024-12-3017 min
The Liat ShowDiscovering Israeli Music Through NotebookLM with Fortis Sakharof and Ofra Haza on The Liat ShowThe Liat Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current Time.What We’ve Discovered in Israeli Music So FarWalking together down the music lane, we’ve uncovered roots in Yemen, Turkey, and Greece, where Israeli talents seamlessly merge pop, rock, and electronic music. This fusion is the secret sauce of great Israeli musicians. The education and traditions preserved in Jewish homes for generations across the diaspora meet the new influences abso...2024-12-2620 min
The Liat ShowLiat Show Podcast Highlights the Empowerment of Single Life through Ofra Haza with NotebookLMThe Liat Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current Time.The shame of singlehood is like a shadow. Ofra Haza’s story shows how deeply this shame was embedded, not only in her Yemenite Jewish heritage but also in society as a whole. Even as a global icon, her success and artistry were often overshadowed by the relentless question of marriage as if her worth depended on conforming to societal expectations.The pressure wa...2024-12-2513 min
The Liat ShowExploring Ofra Haza’s Legacy and Cultural Clashes with NotebookLM PodcastThe Liat Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current Time.Ofra Haza’s story isn’t just about her music - it’s about the challenges she faced as a woman torn between tradition and change. She grew up in a Yemenite Jewish neighborhood in Tel Aviv, where culture and family were everything. Her rise to global fame didn’t shield her from the pressures of marriage and societal expectations. Does this sound familiar...2024-12-2122 min
The Liat ShowThe Liat Show Podcast Explores Ofra Haza’s Journey Through Culture Music and LegacyThe Liat Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current Time.Ofra Haza’s life was a tapestry woven with tradition and progress, echoing themes that still resonate today. Her rise from the Yemenite neighborhood of Tel Aviv to global stardom reflected her ability to blend ancient melodies with modern rhythms. Yet, her personal struggles reveal the heavy weight of societal expectations, especially for women. As we approach 2025, it’s worth asking: Have we truly moved past...2024-12-2017 min
The Liat ShowThe Clash Between Tradition and Progress in Ofra Haza’s Story Through the Lens of NotebookLMThe Liat Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current Time.The tension between tradition and progress and how their clash changed the course of Ofra Haza’s life is eye-opening for every woman. Her story raises questions about how cultural norms and societal expectations can shape or limit our personal choices and sometimes lead to a sad ending. What does it mean to live authentically in a world that demands conformity with traditions from the Middle Ages? An...2024-12-1925 min
The Liat ShowRacism in Ofra Haza's music journey through the lens of the NotebookLM podcastCurrent Time.The Cultural Racism in Ofra Haza's StoryIt’s hard, and sometimes even impossible, to explain cultural racism from one culture to another. In the series of stories I wrote about Ofra Haza with Kevin Alexander, he asked a naive question about rejecting Mizrahi music and never expected the answer to involve racism. That innocent question helped me find the words to describe what Jews from North African and Arab countries went through in Israel’s early days. The Israeli mainstream didn’t just ignore Mizrahi music; it was actively pushed aside...2024-12-1409 min
The Liat ShowThe Power of Resilience and Music: Ofra Haza’s Story Explored in The Liat Show PodcastThe Liat Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current Time.When I started writing about Ofra Haza, it was clear to me that her genius lay not only in her voice but in the way she used it as a bridge between people’s worlds. The fusion wasn’t just an artistic choice; it was educational because she wanted to inspire and lead a change l. Growing up in a working-class neighborhood, surrounded by her immediate community's stru...2024-12-1113 min
Rooted in Purpose with Jess + TamaraGrowing an Entrepreneurial Spirit with Daphne & OfraIn this episode, Daphne and Ofra reveal the raw truths behind their entrepreneurial journeys, from battling imposter syndrome to diving headfirst into business with both feet in. They share how embracing vulnerability, building strong networks, and taking bold risks have been game-changers for their success. With powerful insights on overcoming self-doubt and staying accountable, they inspire you to take the leap—no matter how big or small. Young entrepreneurs, this one’s for you! Tune in for actionable advice on disrupting your industry, being scrappy, and turning your passion into profit.Socials & Websites:Daphne's webs...2024-11-061h 17
Up Close with Carlos TsengOfra Daniel: A Song of SongsSend us a textAfter Love Sick won rave reviews during its run in San Francisco, the show is premiering in London under a new title: A Song of Songs. In this brand new interview, the show's creator Ofra Daniel talks to us about the experience of bringing this story to the Park Theatre. The show sees her character undergo an extraordinary journey of discovering sexual and personal desires after realising she has a secret admirer. The show will play in the Park200 theatre which Ofra describes as an incredible space because of the intimacy it offers...2024-05-0225 min
The Cello Sherpa Podcast"View from the Summit: Reaching a Global Audience" - An Interview with Cellist Ofra HarnoyThe Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ofra Harnoy. They talk about how she built an International career, she shares stories about studying with William Pleeth, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Jacqueline du Pré, and she shares details on her new recording of the Elgar and Lalo Cello concertos. For more information on Ofra, visit:www.ofraharnoy.ca You can also find Ofra on Instagram: @ofraharnoyYouTube: @OfraHarnoyVideosFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition c...2023-11-1732 min
Finding Your BlissJennifer Lipkowitz and Anthony Sirianni & Ofra Harnoy and Mike HerriottThis week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by some fabulously talented couples who also have great love stories – musicians Ofra Harnoy and Mike Herriott, and Living Luxe Magazine Publisher and COO, Jennifer Lipkowitz and Anthony Sirianni!
Ofra Harnoy has established herself as one of the great cellists on the world’s concert stage. She is one of Canada’s most celebrated personalities and is a Member of the Order of Canada. By joining the international artist's roster of RCA Victor Red Seal in 1987, Ms. Harnoy became the first Canadian classical instrumental soloist since...2023-07-0146 min
Vanity DustOFRA @ LAUT (Krewe) — Operator Radio 6 year Anniversary_15/06/2023Es un big pleasure compartir el set de la artista afincada en Rotterdam Ofra, grabado en LAUT la pasada Off Week 2023 en la noche Krewe x Operator Radio.
Si quieres leer el artículo, go ahead: https://vanitydust.ninja/ofra
· Ofra: @ofra85
· Krewe: @krewe_bcn
· Operator Radio: @operator-radio
· LAUT: @laut_barcelona
· Vanity Dust: @vanitydust2023-06-151h 47
rEvolutionary WomanOfra Abramovich – Founder of Mamanet – Mothers LeagueOfra Abramovich is the Founder of Mamanet - Mothers League, which is the largest women's league and the 3rd most popular sports branch in Israel.
Mamanet has thousands of active mother players participating in close to 1500 teams
located in municipalities all over Israel, Cyprus, Austria, Italy, USA, Canada and Switzerland
Singapore and more.
She devotes her life to promoting Mamanet’s philosophy where mothers should be able to
belong to a sports team and thereby lead a healthy and active life. The motto is, "Every
mother can."
As such, these mothers become a personal example and a role model for th...2023-05-1135 min
Harmonious WorldOfra Harnoy & Mike Herriott* * * Now you can subscribe to Harmonious World for special subscriber-only contentWelcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, featuring a conversation with Ofra Harnoy and Mike Herriott. The pair have recently released Portrait, which features a brand new recording of their favourite operative music, arranged for cello and trumpet (with a host of additional large ensemble work thrown in.Portrait is a wonderful album and you can hear extracts from three of my favourite tracks to give a sense of the craft and musicianship of both Ofra and Mike. Thanks to Ofra...2023-04-1127 min