Israeli Singer Gal De Paz Prepares for Major Tel Aviv Concert and Shares Personal Insights
Israeli singer-songwriter Gal De Paz, who recently finished second in the latest season of 'The Next Star to Eurovision,' is gearing up for her biggest performance yet. On July 30, she will perform at the Tel Aviv Culture Hall with a full band, dancers, and special guests including Red Band, Esther Rada, Jenny Pankin, De Paz Band, and Drag Brunch. De Paz described the show as very personal but on a larger scale than usual. She also released a new single titled "Can't Die From Love" and is continuing to work on an album she began before participating in the competition.
De Paz shared candid details about her life and personality in an interview. She avoids coffee, preferring cordyceps mushroom powder for energy, and drinks mostly water. She admires actor Jim Carrey for his humor and depth and expressed a wish to share a beer with him. She described herself as sensitive and needing order, struggling with last-minute changes and chaos, which she finds difficult to handle.
Reflecting on her personal losses, De Paz spoke about missing both her biological father, who passed away from a heart attack after they had only recently reconnected, and her adoptive father, Israeli musician Muki, who died in 2022. She dedicates her song "After All You Are" to him. Although deeply attached to Tel Aviv and Israel, she also dreams of living in New York, torn between love for her home country and the allure of the city.
De Paz values honesty in friendships and is passionate about pop culture collectibles, especially Disney merchandise and biographies of musicians and artists. She described herself as living a polyamorous life filled with various kinds of love, which brings her happiness. Despite her success, she admitted to fears including darkness, heights, and concerns for loved ones’ safety in Israel. She considers her voice her most valuable asset and credits artists like Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, and Amy Winehouse as major influences.
Looking ahead, De Paz is focused on her upcoming concert and continuing her music career, despite the challenges of the industry and her personal struggles. She also expressed a desire to design clothes, shoes, and jewelry if she were not a singer.
