Ethnix (Hebrew: אתניקס, stylized as Xאתני, [ˈetniks]) are an Israeli band mixing new wave music with oriental melodies.The band formed in 1989 as a collaboration between vocalist Ze'ev Nechama and keyboardist Tamir Kaliski, joined by drummer Gal Hadani and guitarist Gil Alon.[citation needed] Ze'ev and Tamir, the main composers, created and produced for many more artists over the years, including Eyal Golan for whom they wrote three albums which helped propel him and the Mediterranean style to popularity.[citation needed] Other artists they have composed for include Sharon Haziz, Yehudah Keisar, Hagmalim, Izkis and Hayalei Hanekama.[citation needed] During the show, it was announced that guitarist Gil Alon was leaving the band and would be replaced by Gilad Pasternak.
