Biography
Hanan Ben Ari (Hebrew: חנן בן ארי; born April 8, 1988, in Karnei Shomron) is an Israeli singer-songwriter and composer .
His 2016 debut album Izun (“Balance”) went gold in Israel within months. He blends Jewish rock, pop, R&B, soul, hip-hop, and Middle Eastern influences, with honest lyrics about faith, family, identity, and personal struggle. Major hits include “אלוף העולם” (“World Champion”), “שמש” (“Sun”), and “אמן על הילדים.” He is one of the few religious artists to achieve broad mainstream success in Israel, alongside names like Ishay Ribo.
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He has released several albums (including Lo Levad, Yesh Kan Yoter Mizeh, and the 2026 Lo HaMeshuga HaYechidi), sold out arenas, and continues to perform throughout the country and abroad.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.