Ghaleb, an internationally known Venezuelan-born tenor, has sung in numerous countries, touching the hearts of thousands of fans in countries such as Italy, Russia, Austria and Canada. His piercing vocals have wowed crowds and impressed even iconic figures who have come to see him perform – people such as Michael Jordan and Rod Stewart.
In 2008, American Idol aired Season Seven, which featured Ghaleb, who – not surprisingly – made the list of finalists and was welcomed to Hollywood with a hug and a kiss from Paula Abdul. Ghaleb’s drawing power was in full effect in 2014, when he gave a concert that sold out the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“When I heard him for the first time, it moved me to my very core,” said Barbara Marcks, one of Ghaleb’s many fans. “He sings from his soul with this incredibly strong voice.
“I love classical music, and I listen to a lot of opera. But his voice is beyond anything I’ve ever heard, and he keeps getting better every time.”
Ghaleb, who is also a classical Flamenco guitarist, has already recorded two CDs – “Musica” and “Romance and Alegria”.
Two more CDs are on the way – a pop/classic compilation called “Emotions” and also “Masterpieces by Ghaleb”.
Ghaleb, who was featured on a front-page Miami Herald story, was selected in 2015 as the main singer of the national anthem at the home games of the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers.
“Ghaleb’s voice is really strong; very operatic and mesmerizing,” said Pamela Zager-Maya, the Panthers’ Vice President of Marketing. “He can carry a note for a long time. (On Opening night), when he sang, ‘Home of the Brave’, the fans thought he was done. But, wait a minute, he’s still carrying the note!”
Ghaleb started singing for family and friends when he was just four years old. Two years later, he sang in public for the first time, winning first place in a “Festival of the Children” event in Venezuela. At age 12, he received classical training at Sebastian Echeverria Lozano School in Venezuela. At 16, he worked with a Venezuelan television station, flying around to different cities to perform at charity events that benefitted children’s hospitals. Ghaleb arrived in the U.S. at age 21, where he began singing at charity events benefitting cancer research. Much of what Ghaleb has become was self-taught, and his singing resonates with audiences.
“I love his style as a pop tenor,” said Mario Spina, the owner of Sunset Catch who has heard him sing countless times. “He brings old songs back to life.
“His music, his charisma – people come, and they smile, they dance, they cry. For some people, it’s very emotional. At the end, everyone stands up and applauds.”