Alumni

Graduates and ensembles that grew up in the center for music from the east

Yitzhak Ventura

Graduate of the Center for Mid east Music

and teacher of Arabic, Turkish and Persian Ney as well as Persian Setar. Extraordinarily talented artist, part of the Andalusian and East - West Orchestra. He recently recorded his first, unique solo album.

Elad Gabbay

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music

and teaching Maqam and Ensembles at the center.

Student of Abraham Salman and Gokcell Backtagir,

Oud and Qanun player, whose album “Play the Oud” has won acclaim.

He has performed in numerous prestigious music festivals,

And serves as the Artistic Coordinator of the “Hiba” orchestra

Mayo Shabiro

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music.

Cello player who started her musical journey playing European classical music and from there migrated to the music of the Middle East. Student of Elad Gabbay, who explores the traditions of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Records with prestigious artists locally and internationally.

Yair Kochav

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music.

Musician, Cultural Activist and Cantor.

Founder of the Jerusalem cultural institution, “Tahrir”

which gives a platform for intercultural musical projects highlighting the Arab musical tradition of Jews from Islamic countries which has been marginalized in Israeli society.

Gilad Hazan

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music.

Teacher of violin and oud at the center.

Artist and composer who collaborates with many renowned local and international artists.

His unique solo album highlights music from an array of Middle Eastern traditions.

Lili Ann Betzalel

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music.

Founder of the music school “Al-Sheik”,

Ney and flute player.

Plays original music combining Jaz and various Mid- East musical traditions.

Yaara Be’eri

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music.

Student of Ariel Ragimov and Deria Turkan, plays and composes in the Turkish and Azarbeijani traditions.

Nathaniel Musai Cohen

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music.

Santoor player and Doctor of Musicology.

Researcher of Persian Classical music. Student of Keyhan Ne’eman and Dr. Avi Shoshani, an expert in the liturgical tradition of the Jews of Persia.

Yeal Lavi

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music.

Qanun player and DJ, who broadcasted on the radio in Istanbul.

Was part of the Palestinian band “Qarar”, and the Andalusian Orchestra.

Plays with international Ensembles in Europe and Morocco as well as her own trio the “Leviot”.

Gal Hevar, a graduate of the Center for Music from the Mizrahi, creates, composes and plays oud and canon. Winner of the oud festival.

Yehuda Yonahboger of the Center for Music from the Mizraho and a teacher at the Center for Kanon and Makam. He plays Kanon, a student of Elad Gbaymangan with many cantors and artists in Israel

Dalia Fazand is a graduate of the Center for Music from the East and a teacher at the Center for Claristic Persian Singing and the Persian Language. She immigrated from Iran, a student of Kihan Naaman, she sings in the ensembles "Tulu" and "Shabnam"

Joana Ritmuler

Graduate of the Center for Mid-East Music.

Extraordinary violinist, student of Ehab Nimer.

Plays in many renowned local and international bands and ensembles.

Yaron Yerahmiel Charniak is a graduate of the Middle Eastern Music Center and a teacher at the Center for Tar and Persian Music.

Sharel HaKohnbogar, the center for music from the Mizrahangan, a successful canon who plays in many orchestras and ensembles, with well-known artists in Israel

Amit Sharonbogar, Center for Music from the East Percussion and drums player Plays in ensembles in many orchestras and ensembles in Israel

Efi Doev graduated from the Middle Eastern Music Center Bard specializing in poetry from the Eastern traditions and sings in many musical ensembles

Idan Elmalem is a graduate of the Center for Music from the Middle East and a teacher at the Saaz Center in Galma, a student of Yohai Barak, a Saaz player and more in ethnic and fusion music ensembles in Israel and around the world

Elad Kamakhi is a graduate of the Center for Music from the Mizrahi, a fine percussionist and Mizrahi keyboard player, composer, singer and musical arranger. Plays in the Eleanor Disbanded Orchestra and has recently been published with original materials

Ivan Chershnesh, a graduate of the Center for Music from the East, born in Bosnia from the Balkans, plays percussion instruments from the East and is a music producer, a teacher of rhythm and playing at the "Paimet" center in Jerusalem

Nathaniel Leserboger, the center for music from the Mizrahangan, another player who plays in many groups with many artists in Israel

Hanani Zeit is a graduate of the Center for Music from the East and a nai teacher at the center, a particularly prominent nai player who plays in the ensemble "Yeala" "Jala" and many cultural events

Ilan Kinenboger, Center for Eastern Music, music producer, composer, musical arranger and string player in many ensembles with many respected artists

Tzipora El Raiboger, Center for Music from the Mizrah, Turkish singer sings in Yohai Barak's "Divan Saz" ensemble and recently also sang original material

Yishai Ben Aderbogar, Center for Eastern Music, creates original materials and plays canon, plays in many ensembles in Israel

Yosef Zaush, a graduate of the Center for Music from the Mizrach, the singer who specialized in Persian singing with Kihan Naaman and continued her path with the album "Mother Sarah" where she sang lullabies in many languages

Miron Gilbard, a graduate of the Center for Music from the East, teaches Zarev Persi, an expert percussionist and conductor in many ensembles in Israel

Tal Karobogar, Center for Music from the Mizrah, a unique singer who specializes in singing and voice in a variety of styles

Boaz Regebbogar, the Center for Music from the Middle East Tar Composers and creates original music based on the maqams of Eastern cultures, a trailblazer who founded several musical ensembles.

Dor Deloih Bogar, the Center for Music from the Middle East plays Kamancha Yam Black, plays in the band "Arkadesh" and plays at many festivals and cultural events in Israel

Ofir Cohenbogar, the center for music from the Mizrahman, a senator, and plays in the "Habustan" ensemble and at cultural events in Israel

Itamar Zakai, a graduate of the Center for Oriental Music, a student of Itamar Shahar, an instrumentalist, creator and composer who combines music from Eastern cultures with the emerging Israeli spirit, a member of the ensemble "Neshwati" and plays at cultural events and festivals in Israel

Yordan Cohen, a graduate of the Center for Music from the East, a composer and musician, a Saz player and another member of the ensemble "Neshwati" and plays at festivals and cultural events in Israel

Ligal is a graduate of the Center for Oriental Music, a teacher at the Center for Tar and Persian Music, a creator, composer and musical arranger of piyots and works from a variety of ancient Near Eastern cultures.

Rei Kurchosboger, Center for Music from the Mizrahi, composer and player of oud and lyre, teacher of oud and guitar, member of the ensemble "Neshwati" and "Sumak" Samai writer who won much love

Gilad Amsalem, a graduate of the Center for Eastern Music, a percussionist, plays in Jerusalem ensembles with Jews and Muslims together

Irit Sharon, a graduate of the Center for Music from the Mizrah, a singer in the field of Turkish singing, sings in the group "Lykabtos" and is a guest singer in other groups

Ilana Sasson, a student of the Center for Music from the Mizrah, an extraordinary singer specializing in Persian and Kurdish singing. Working on her own original works, we will soon hear a lot more about her

Maayan Zafarir, a graduate of the Center for Music from the East, a composer, musician and singer specializing in Balkan, Greek and Turkish singers, founded the "Yerot Ensemble" and sings in other ensembles

Shemaya Gebaibugar, the center for music from the Mishrahangan Oud, violinist and singer, creates and composes original materials

Musical Ensembles Created by Graduates of the Center

Yearot Ensemble

Balkan-Hebrew Folklore Ensemble

Lycavettos - Λυκαβηττός

Traditional Greek music from Asia Minor, Antolia and the Greek Islands

The ensemble promotes a special ensemble that was created during the Corona days and brings together many graduates of the Center for Music from the East from all years

The Yala Ensemble is a group born from the union of five graduates of the Center for Music from the East, together they create music that combines musical traditions from the East with the emerging Israeli spirit. Gal Hevar (oud and canon) Hanani Zeit (nai) Eliran Mazoz (vocals and guitar) Miron Gilbard (percussion) Sharel HaCohen (canon) Akiva Goldstein (violin) Yankala Segal (bass)

Nishwati Nashwati, the nine members of the ensemble connected at the Center for Music from the East and together they create original music that they composed and arranged inspired by the cultures of the East. Jordan Cohen (saz), Itamar Zakai (nai), Rai Kurchos (oud and lyre), Legal Sofer (violin), Hazi Zabar (oud) , Meerem Linik (bass guitar), Shmari Hagai (percussion), Amit Menachem (percussion) and Viniv Avnav Zahav (guitar)

Antara - Antara Two graduates of the Man HaZmerach Music Center and two other musicians have joined together to form an original music group that combines jazz and various musical traditions from the Middle East. more), Mark Kirzner (double bass).

Sumak Trio - Sumak Trio A trio born from deep friendship and a shared journey in the ancient traditions of the Middle East. The ensemble brings original instrumental music that takes us and the listener on a common journey through a wide range of emotions. Rei Korchos (another lyre) Ligal Sofer (violin) Amit Menachem (percussion)

Mansura

Classical Music from the Arab Tradition

Arkadaş

Roma and folklore music from Turkey

Tolu

Classic and original Persian Music

The group "Habustan" is an ethnic-Israeli group that combines instruments from the East and the West with music from the sources, original music from ancient and new periods from India, Persia, Turkey, Greece, Egypt and Israel. and vocals), Ofir Shatz (guitar and vocals)