HADAG NAHASH was formed in Jerusalem in 1996. After touring Israel for more than four years and, in the process, gathering a large following, they released their first album "Hamehona Shel HaGroove" (The Groove Machine) in September 2000. The album was very successful, had two hits, and proved that excellent
music can go along with important ideas.
The band plays a unique style of music that blends Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, Electro and Rock, all combined with a touch of Middle Eastern influence. Most of the
lyrics deal with life in Israel and include a critique of social, political, racial and gender oriented issues. The lyrics express both pain and pleasure and are spiced up with a sarcastic sense of humor and a groovy sound.
In 2003 the band released its second album titled "Lazuz" (Move). The album, produced by internationally acclaimed musician Yossi Fine, included four big hits and exposed the band to a wider audience then ever before. Within a few months of its release the album sold gold.
In 2004 Hadag Nahash released their third album "Homer Mekomi" (Local Stuff). This album, produced by Mr. Fine as well, went gold within a few weeks and established the band as one of Israel's leading bands ever. The album included The band's biggest hit yet – "Shirat Ha'Sticker" (The Sticker song)- which was written by renowned Israeli novelist David Grossman. At the end of 2004 Hadag Nahash were awarded prizes for "band of the year", "album of the year" and "song of the year" by virtually every newspaper, Internet site, radio and TV station in Israel.
The band's forth album, "Be'Ezrat Ha'Jam" (May The Jam Help Us), was released on 2006, with Yossi Fine on the helm as musical producer. The album was recorded in California, and had several radio hits. On 2008 a live DVD/CD was released, covering one of "Be'Ezrat Ha'Jam" concerts.
On December 2003 Hadag Nahash were invited to perform in England. The shows proved very successful and paved the way to Hadag Nahash's first US tour, which was held in October-November 2004. During this tour, the band performed all over the US in universities, clubs and Jewish congregations. The tour was very successful and nearly all the bands shows were sold out. During the course of the tour the band received extensive media coverage, including articles in The New York Times, The Rolling Stone Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle etc.
On April 2005 the band was invited to the US for a second tour which was also very successful. The band has scheduled performances in France, Hungary, England and Australia in the upcoming year.
Over the years Hadag Nahash has collaborated with many
established Musicians from Israel and abroad. The band
is always happy to cooperate with local talent and add
some flavor to its show.
Hadag Nahash trailer:
Halifot (Feat. Liora Issac) - from Hadag Nahash Live DVD:
