The ‘90s were pure gold for Zehava Ben, beginning with her soulful 1992 debut, Tipat Mazal. Recorded when she was 22, the Moroccan-Israeli singer soars through the album’s nine songs showing a depth and grace of performance far exceeding her years, as well as a deep, rich voice that became instantly recognisable in Israel and across the Middle East. Ballads like “Selamat”—where Ben’s voice swirls over melancholic piano—captured a huge audience. Her success wasn’t merely a bit of luck.