David Simon Berwick Broza, also known as David Broza, was born September 4, 1955, in Haifa, Israel, and is an Israeli singer, musician, and composer. Raised in England and Spain, he initially pursued graphic art but began playing guitar during his service in the Israel Defense Forces. His breakthrough came with "Yihye Tov" in 1977. Notable albums include Isla Mujeres (2000), Spanish Heart (2001), and Night Dawn: The Unpublished Poetry of Townes Van Zandt (2010). He has collaborated with artists such as Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin, and Wyclef Jean. His peace activism includes his role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and the release of East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem (2014), featuring Israeli and Palestinian musicians. In 2022, he released Tefila, an album of prayers set to music.
