David Broza

Subject: David Broza
From: GUEST,Katy D.
Date: 08 Jul 02 - 11:31 AM

Does anyone know about a folksinger called David Broza? My mom said she heard a song by that she really liked. I've never heard of him so I thought I'd ask the Mudcatters?

Katy

Subject: RE: David Broza
From: masato sakurai
Date: 08 Jul 02 - 11:49 AM

Google search results: David Broza

~Masato

Subject: RE: David Broza
From: GUEST,Katy D.
Date: 08 Jul 02 - 12:28 PM

Thanks for doing that, but if I wanted a Google search for David Broza websites, I would have done it myself.

I'm interested in opinions about Broza's music from the knowledagble folk music listeners at Mudcat. Thanks.

Subject: RE: David Broza
From: Jack The Lad
Date: 08 Jul 02 - 03:16 PM

Katy D, I did not perform a Google search, but rather am writing this from a personal aquaintance with David Broza- so I hope my facts are accurate. I know I enjoy his music and his performances! David was born in Israel and lived here for many years. As a child he was taken to Spain where he lived and became an excellent flamenco and rhumba guitarist. In Israel as a young man, he played at various venues and festivals, before becoming nationally and internationally known. He played regularly at the Jacob's Ladder Folk Club and also at the Jacob's Ladder Festival.( After he had become famous he used to go on stage as Blind Lemon Finkelstein(or somesuch) before thunderstruck audiences who had no idea he would be there) He had ( and still has) a wonderful rapport with audiences. He recorded quite a few albums and performed the music in a couple of successful stage shows- and had one immense hit- The Bedouin Love Song- quite timeless- involving requited and treacherous love- mildly erotic, evoking desert winds and tent poles. He plays a lot of Spanish music- and this has an influence on his Hebrew songs- sometimes he translates fiery Spanish Rhumbas into Hebrew- the audiences go wild for them. David is a family man with a grown up daughter- but for many years he has been a teenage hearthrob here in Israel-with hundreds of "stricken" teenage girls attending his shows- as well as those who appreciate his fine guitar playing and singing. He and his family moved to New Jersey several years ago, in order to further his musical career, though he still visits Israel regularly- and is in fact touring here just now. He performed and recorded a Hebrew version of Whitman's "Captain O My Captain" in commemoration of the murder of Yitzchak Rabin. I have not closely followed his American career- and so have no idea of what he performs in English- or how he is doing over there. I hope this helps. Jacvk The Lad - in Israel

Subject: RE: David Broza
From: GUEST,Katy D.
Date: 08 Jul 02 - 08:19 PM

Thank you Jack the Lad. I've just ordered David Broza's new CD at CDNOW.

Katy

Subject: RE: David Broza
From: Le Scaramouche
Date: 24 Jul 05 - 09:40 AM

I'm restarting this thread as I think not nearly enough people know of David Broza.
Like Jack said he's an Israeli guitarist who plays in a rhumba/flamenco style.
On top of what he picked up in Valencian bars and clubs as a kid, Broza has a very folkie attitude, cites James Taylor as a major influence.
In the States he played a lot of light jazz. The instrumental 'Stolen kiss' is a good example.
He has only recently returned to Israel, after residing in Madrid, I think. There's an album or two in Spanish.
A few months ago we went to a gig in Karmiel. Two solid hours of impassioned playing and an engaging wit. We had only expected one hour, and then he played three encores. Could have gone on longer I suppose. He didn't spare himself or the guitar.
If you like Spanish, Israeli or just plain old guitar music, have a listen.

Suggested introduction to his stuff:

1) Ihi'ye Tov - It'll Be Alright. A mildly political ballad, 60's folkish.
2) Bedouin Love Song
3) Sigaliot - Ramitas a Violetas. I can't remeber who wrote it, but it's a Hebrew version of a classic Cecilia song about marital relationships. More rhythm in this version than the original.
4) Mitahat La'Shamayim - Under the Skies. Very romantic ballad, every Israeli who grew up in the 90s knows this one.
5) Isadora - A fiery tribute tribute to Isadora Duncan. He performed this with Al di Meola for American troops stationed in Israel for the Gulf War.
6) Ba'Nahar Shel Sevilya - Sevilla's River. Possibily my favourite, it's a Hebrew version of a Federico Garcia Lorca and Paco Ibanez song.
7) Ha'Isha She'Itee - The Woman I Love (I think it's the title). One of his greatest hits, this cover of a Juan Manuel Serratt song was bleeped on the radio, because of the F word. Frankly the context is not offensive.
8) Magiya Lo - He Deserves It. A song in the classic rhumba tradition.
9) Natasha - A tender love song.
10) Yaldutech Be'Manton - Your Childhood in Manton. Another Lorca song, this time done for the tribute album 'Poetas En Nueva York'.
11) Mutar Lomar - It's Alright to Say It. A setting of an Altermann poem to words.
12) Stav Mesukan - Dangerous Autumn. One of the best autumn songs ever written.

These are just a few songs to get a flavour. I would recommend the 2 CD collection and the DVD of his legendary Massada concert to start your collection.

Subject: RE: David Broza
From: Le Scaramouche
Date: 25 Jul 05 - 10:53 AM

Here's his homepage:
David Broza
There are several free MP3s, and a short video.