Hanan Ben Ari, born on April 8, 1988, is an Israeli singer, songwriter, and composer. His debut album, "Izun" (Balance), which was released on February 21, 2016, achieved gold certification in Israel, with 15,000 copies sold within three months. The album gained widespread popularity, receiving extensive airplay on Galgalatz. Notably, Ben Ari is recognized as one of the few religious artists, alongside figures like Ishay Ribo and Nathan Goshen, who have successfully penetrated the secular Israeli mainstream. In his early years, Ben Ari grew up in Karnei Shomron as the fifth of six siblings, with his father employed in Bat Yam's financial sector and his mother working in special education. He is the nephew of former MK and Otzma Yehudit co-founder Michael Ben-Ari. Hanan's musical journey began at a young age; he sang in choirs from the age of six, started learning the keyboard at 12, and delved into music composition by the age of 13. Influenced by his father's exposure to Iraqi, Egyptian, and Syrian music during his upbringing, Hanan developed an interest in hip hop around the age of 15. Interestingly, one of his older brothers, Neria, eventually departed from Haredi Judaism.
Having graduated from high school at the age of 17 through matriculation, Ben-Ari pursued further education at a hesder yeshiva in Mitzpe Ramon. He also spent time in Gush Katif's Neve Dekalim, where he witnessed the Israeli disengagement from Gaza—an experience that later served as inspiration for his single "Mother." Following his yeshiva studies, Hanan Ben-Ari dedicated a year and eight months to serving in the IDF's Netzah Yehuda Battalion, showcasing his commitment both to his religious upbringing and national service. Hanan Ben Ari's musical journey is not only marked by his artistic achievements but also reflects a unique blend of influences from his family background, personal experiences, and a commitment to his religious and national identity.
On March 28, 2022, the scheduled release of his lively track "Ela Bi" was deferred due to the preceding day's shooting attack in Hadera. In its place, he opted to release the song "Besof ze halachan". Approximately nine months later, on December 12, 2022, "Ela Bi" finally made its debut. The accompanying music video for "Ela Bi" sparked controversy within religious circles due to its depiction of men and women dancing together. In June, the musical "Champion of the World" premiered at the Orna Porat Children's Theater, featuring compositions by Ben-Ari. Concurrently, he released the music video single "Hanania" (from a live performance) in the same month, which is a heartfelt tribute to his grandfather, the namesake of Hanan Ben-Ari.
Adding to his eventful year, on July 14, he took the stage at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Maccabiah Games, performing in the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, and United States President Joe Biden. Further showcasing his musical prowess, on September 9, 2022, Hanan Ben-Ari treated fans to a live album titled "Live 2022". In 2023, The New York Times acknowledged Ben-Ari as part of a burgeoning trend of religious singers gaining widespread recognition in Israel. He joined the ranks of Ishay Ribo, Nathan Goshen, Akiva Turgeman, and Narkis Reuven-Nagar. Following this recognition, it was revealed the subsequent month that Ben-Ari would take the lead in an advertising campaign for El Al Airlines.
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