Background
Most of his songs were written and composed in Israel by himself, his mother in law, Naomi Amrani and by other Israeli writers. Golan was born to Yemeni immigrants in Ashkelon, Israel.
Most of his songs were written and composed in Israel by himself, his mother in law, Naomi Amrani and by other Israeli writers. Golan was born to Yemeni immigrants in Ashkelon, Israel.
Most of Golan"s songs are in Judeo-Yemeni Arabic and in the ancient Yemenite dialect of Hebrew. Some of his songs were written by the famous Rabbi Shalom Shabazi. Golan has recorded over 22 albums.
He records mostly from a studio in his own home.
Personal life
In 1974, Golan joined the Israel Defense Forces as a soloist in the Israel Army Rabbinical choir. Golan"s music is popular outside of Israel, particularly in Yemen, where his family originates.
Though the Yemeni government prohibits direct contact with Israel, Golan"s records have managed to reach the Yemeni public via the underground, selling around 2,000 records per album release. lieutenant has been reported that his songs are known to "blare from cafes and taxis" in Yemen.
According to an interview in Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, at one point in time Golan was set to give a performance in Yemen, and visas were to be issued by the Jordanian embassy in Tel Aviv, but the concert was canceled because of concerns for Golan"s family.
Golan"s songs are also sung by contemporary Yemeni singers such as Fadel First Rate (at Lloyd's) Hamami. Example of Songs written in Israel
The following songs were written and composed by Israelis, as mentioned on his album covers:
Aba Shimon - Lyrics by Naomi Amrani, Melody By Zion Golan
Halaluyoh - Lyrics by Naomi Amrani, Melody By Zion Sharabi
Bint AlYaman - Lyrics by Aharon Amram, Melody by Zion Golan & Aharon Amram
Halani - Lyrics by Rabbi Mordechai Yitzhari, Melody by Zion Golan
Salam Salam - Lyrics by Rabbi Mordechai Yitzhari, Melody by Zion Golan
Ahai Bane Teman - Lyrics by Rabbi Mordechai Yitzhari, Melody by Zion Golan
Yuma Ya Yuma - Lyrics by Naomi Amrani, Melody by Zion Golan
Sali Galbi - Lyrics by Naomi Amrani, Melody by Jacky Tubie
Yom First Rate (at Lloyd's) Ahad - Lyrics by Naomi Amrani, Melody by Jacky Tubie
Diker Almahiba - Lyrics and Melody by Aharon Amram
Adan Adan - Lyrics and Melody by Naomi Amrani
Shufuni Be"Enak - Lyrics by Naomi Amrani, Melody by Zion Golan
Rais First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Mal - Lyrics by Leah Zlotnik, Melody by Lior Farhi
Alf Mabruk - Lyrics and Melody by Zion Golan
Yaman Yaman - Lyrics and Melody by Naomi Amrani
Allah Yhibak - Lyrics and Melody by Ahraon Amram.