The World of David Broza [Bio by Terry Cox 11/01]

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David Broza is not like any entertainer performing today. Transcending national and artistic boundaries, this guitarist-composer sings in English, Hebrew and Spanish -- and with his flamenco and salsa-tinged folk-rock melodies and keen talent for breathing musical life into sensual snippets of poetry, Broza is a formidable musical force of nature. He commands and captivates his audience heart, mind, soul and gut. "Even when he performs solo, the way he finger-picks and drums on that guitar at the same time, you'd think there were five people on stage," declared one music biz exec. Hollywood Reporter says that Broza "brings a powerful amalgam of influences to his work and commands the room with intensity." A critic at the Baltimore Sun writes, "Broza draws on old folk-rock and then adds urban passion?€¦he is a captivating, compelling performer who masters his guitar into submission." Critics have labeled him as a post-modern Leonard Cohen, the Stevie Ray Vaughn of folk rock, the Mel Gibson of rock n' roll, the Bruce Springsteen of Israel -- and all five Gypsy Kings rolled into one! His performance career includes headlining with Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Jose Feliciano and other superstars in Israel's yearly Masada concert and other special events, dueling guitar solos on stage with Sting, performing at the Rabin Memorial in Madison Square Garden at the request of President Clinton -- and giving time and song to his appointment as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and other humanitarian causes. A modern-day troubadour traveling the globe with his unique blend of urban folk rock, the world of David Broza is passionate, dedicated and unique.

He became a superstar in his homeland of Israel by his early 20's with his quadruple platinum debut album The Woman By My Side. 16 gold, platinum and multi-platinum releases later, his American debut album Away From Home featured an all-star lineup of musicians including Sting/Weather Report drummer Omar Hakim and Spyro Gyra saxophonist Jay Beckenstein. Containing a wealth of diverse cultural influences, Away From Home was praised by the New York Times as one of the best pop albums of the year. Time of Trains and Second Street, his second and third American releases, gained him recognition as one of the most important voices on the international music scene. Live concerts recorded at the Masada in 1993 and 1999 with impressive guest artists both resulted in platinum albums. With 19 albums to his name, his latest Spanish language record, Isla Mujeres was released this year in Spain and is gaining him superstar recognition. An English version, Spanish Heart, was released in Fall 2001.