Hanan Ben Ari

Hanan Ben Ari first captivated audiences in 2013 as co-creator and performer in the educational stage musical ‘Mitbagrim’ (‘Growing Up’), which garnered over 100 performances. His early musical impact also included performing in the Jewish wedding band Hakolot, whose song ‘Vatikh Miriam’ achieved third place in a national Israeli dance music contest in 2014. Ben Ari launched his solo career with the debut single ‘Mimecha Ad Elay’ (‘From You to Myself’) in November 2014, quickly ascending to Galgalatz’s weekly top five and securing a spot on its daily playlist. This single, along with subsequent early releases, accumulated millions of views on YouTube and received extensive radio play, establishing his distinctive blend of Jewish rock, pop, R&B, hip hop, funk, and soul.

That same year, Kan Gimel named him ‘Singer of the Year,’ and Ben Ari significantly expanded his live presence, performing for four consecutive days at the esteemed Caesarea Maritima theater. In 2022, Ben Ari continued his output with the releases of ‘Besof ze halachan,’ ‘Hanania,’ and ‘Ela Bi,’ alongside his live album ‘Live 2022.’ He delivered a standout performance at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Maccabiah Games. The same year, his songs were adapted for the stage musical ‘Champion of the World,’ which premiered at the Orna Porat Children’s Theater. By 2023, Hanan Ben Ari’s mainstream recognition was highlighted by The New York Times, featuring him as a religious singer successfully crossing over to mainstream popularity in Israel.

He was subsequently featured in an advertising campaign with El Al Airlines, coinciding with the release of his latest album, ‘Yesh Kan Yoter Mizeh’.