 מצורף קובץAvraham Fried is one of the most widely recognized and sought after entertainers in the Jewish world today. His unique performing style reverberates with inspirational passion and high energy. Strumming upon the heartstrings of his listeners, Avraham opens new dimensions in Jewish music.
With cutting edge performances in Hebrew, Yiddish, and English, Fried's compelling blend of traditional and popular music resonates with messages of hope, deliverance and fulfillment. His music, employing the latest sounds of the nineties, is infused with soul and spirit that uplifts and rewards audiences around the world.
Avraham was born 36 years ago to European parents who eluded the clutches of Nazi Germany when they were deported to Siberia by the invading Russians. His Polish father and Russian mother were married in Taskent, and would soon resettle in Brooklyn, New York.
Avraham , the youngest of eight children, grew up surrounded by the songs and melodies of his family would sing on Shabbos and holidays. Many a neighbor would eavesdrop on the Fried home, listening to the beautiful melodies.
Gifted with a mellifluous voice, Avraham's musical career took off in his childhood, as soloist of the family, and moved progressively along. From soloist of the school choir to soloist on several recordings and in concerts across the country, Avraham blazed a trail before reaching Bar-Mitzvah
The release of his first solo-album No Jew Will Be Left Behind, introduced Avraham's mature lyric tenor, and broke new ground with his songs that sought to inspire Jewish pride as they entertained audiences with fresh and compelling sounds in Jewish music.
Avraham had made his mark.
Singing his way up the musical ladder, Avraham drew a record-breaking crowd of 120,000 at Gan Soccer Park in Jerusalem. Abraham's career reached a crescendo with his show stopping performances at the prestigious Mann auditorium in Tel Aviv, accompanied by the 100 piece Prague Symphony Orchestra.
His most recent release in 1996 of his 14th recording, Hupp Cossak, has been hailed as one of the finest offerings of Jewish music. Featuring innovative and exciting arrangements and a spectacular delivery by Mr. Fried, this album has made it to the top of the charts in the United States and Israel.
Sit back and listen to the voice, to the heart, to the soul that is Avraham Fried. Listen as Avraham's success story continues to unfold before your senses…
ThinkJewish International is proud to present selected recordings of Avraham Fried.
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