Ester Rada

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Ester Rada
Background information
Native name אסתר רדא
Birth name Ester Rada
Born (1985-03-07) March 7, 1985
Kiryat Arba, West Bank
Genres Soul, Nu-Soul,[1] Funk, Ethio-Jazz, Groove, Rnb[2]
Occupations Singer–songwriter, actress
Website https://www.facebook.com/esterradaofficial

Ester Rada is an Israeli actress and singer.

Biography

The birth of Ethio-Soul

Ester Rada’s cross-cultural sound is a deep reflection of the Israeli born Ethiopian’s heritage. Growing up in a highly religious Jewish family in more than modest conditions in Israel, gave Rada the drive to change her way of life and fulfill her dream of creating music Critics describe her genre mixing sound as "gracefully combining Ethio-Jazz, funk, soul and r&b, with mixed undertones of black grooves" Ester is currently finishing work on her debut album, after releasing her acclaimed first self-written and composed solo EP called "Life Happens" produced by Israeli producers Kuti (Kutiman/Thru-You) and Sabbo (Soulico), at the beginning of 2013 Shortly after releasing her EP the world discovered the potential of singer, songwriter, performer, and persona Ester Rada. Ester’s increasing popularity saw her tour the Us, Canada, and Europe, and most recently the highly respected Glastonbury Festival. She warmed up for Alicia Keys at her Israel concert, in front of 8500 people, receiving amazing critics from Alicia herself saying, "She is amazing". Her video "Life Happens" is aired these days on MTV France, East Europe, and Israel, as well as on Vh1 Uk. With strong influences from early 20th century soul power women such as Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin; as well as a great appreciation for more contemporary black diva’s like Eryka Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Jill Scott; Rada is bringing a new voice to soul that is already spreading worldwide. Music critics are hailing her songwriting, performance, and release, and more great things are about to come.

  • Video "Life Happens" is aired on Vh1 Uk Playlist, Mtv Playlist France, Adria, Hungaria. and we're over 160'000 views on Youtube.
  • Rada is Signed at X-ray Touring for Worldwide Booking except USA, Canada, South America represented by Eric Addeo at Addeo Music International
  • "Life Happens" won video of the year 2013 in Israel.
  • Support show for Alicia Keys in Israel (and amazing feedback from artist),

July 4, 2013 (8500 people)

  • Performed Glastonbury, UK 2013
  • Tours in 2013: Usa, Canada, Uk
  • Nominated for MTV EMA awards for Best Israeli Act
  • Won Breakout Artist, Best Album, Best Single, Most Played song in Radio 2013 in all major competitions
  • Featured on top intl.blogs such as: Afropunk, Brooklyn Vegan, Soul Bounce, Next2Shine, Giant Step, Ammo Magazine, Clam Magazine etc.
  • Described as a good bet for breakout artist of SXSW 2013

Rada started her acting career in musical theater, and won a prize for her role in Habima Theatre's The Troupe.

In 2007 she played a major role in the TV serial "Deus".[3] In the same year she also acted in Habima's play Sdakim bebeton.

In 2008 she performed in the film Still Walking, and also played one of the main characters in the film Zrubavel.

In 2009 she was in the film Kirot film.[3]

In 2011 she had one of the main roles in the police TV series The Special.[3]

In 2012 she played in Yes's series New York.

Life Happens

In the beginning of 2013 Ester Rada released an EP entitled Life Happens[4] with four of her songs. The album was positively received by critics,[5][6] who describe her music as "cross-cultural sound that is a deep reflection of the Israeli born Ethiopian's heritage" and "graceful composition of Ethio-Jazz, funk, soul and r&b, with mixed undertones of black grooves".[7]

Personal life

Ester Rada is married to Gili Yalu, the singer in Zvuloon Dub System, an Israeli reggae band.

References

  1. ↑ pearlsbydavidpearl.telavivian.com Ester Rada /// Could It Be
  2. ↑ Giant Step Presents Ester Rada's Exclusive US Debut Showcase (Acoustic)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 אסתר רדא "EDB" site
  4. ↑ sxsw Ester Rada * The new soul of the Middle East
  5. ↑ NRG
  6. ↑ walla
  7. ↑ blogs.suntimes.com Israeli Jazz Festival to Debut in Chicago.

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