Itamar doari biography
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Playing on some of the most well known stages and festivals in Israel and around the world, Itamar has become a strong force in the percussion scene world-wide, making his unique way and sound and reaching big audiences around the world. He does so, by playing different percussion instruments and collaborating with artists from different styles and origins world-wide.
Their album You are here was the winner of album of the year in Israel 2011. During his early years he had the honour to learn from some of the greatest music teachers in hand-drums and percussion from Israel and abroad - including Zohar Fresco, Glen Vallez, Sallem Darwish and Ahmed Taher. Itamar is a member in the Band Yemen Blues, a new and unique project with musicians working together from New York and Israel, performing worldwide.
In 2015, he put together a band of virtuoso musicians from the Flamenco and Middle Eastern traditions which created a musical melting pot of ancient art forms. The great Ladino singer Yasmin Levy, Israeli Rock legend Berry Sakharof, oud player Samir Mekhul,Esther Ofarim, Yoni Rechter, Eviatar Banai, Amal Murcus, Ahuva Ozeri, Shotei Hanevuah, Nitin Sawhney, Omer Faruk, Tekbilek and Radiohead guitarist and composer Johnny Greenwood.
In 2010, Itamar became one of the founding members of the band Yemen Blues along with singer & composer Ravid Kahalani, the band explores music from a variety of different cultures from Yemen to West Africa inflected with contemporary grooves of funk, Arabic Music and the deep soul of old chants.
He was at the forefront of the Idan Raichal Project, which gained international success due to the unique Ethiopian musical exploration. Itamar also took part in the Israeli International Idan Raichel Project which also won best album and best group performance of the year in Israel. These can be configured in Settings.
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Itamar is also a collaborator in the latest Berry Sakharof worldwide tour. Look for it, then click the link to activate your account.
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Other artists whom Itamar has worked with include Yasmin Levy, Shem-Tove Levi, Fools of Prophecy, Sheva, Ahuva Ozeri, Omar Faruk Tkhbilak, Samir Makhull, Amal Murkus, Avshalom Farjun, Shai Ben Tzur and Avi Avital. Including prominent Jazz musician Avishai Cohen, with whom Doari has performed and recorded three albums, both as a musician and as a musical producer.
All About Jazz musician pages are maintained by musicians, publicists and trusted members like you. He began his musical journey at the young age of six, when he played his first drum in the Israeli desert oasis of Wadi Farran.
Itamar, born and raised in Galilee, grew up surrounded by a variety of musical traditions: Arabic, Sephardic, Turkish, Persian, Bedouin and many others which had a huge influence on his musical persona.
Itamar graduated from Klor Music School with honors, in 2003. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam, bulk or promotions folder.
Thanks for joining the All About Jazz community! Doari plays a wide range of instruments, including the Darbuka, Dohola and a variety of frame drums such as Bandir, Tar, Riq, Udu, and Cajon alongside Cymbals, bells, shakers and many others.
Itamar Doari’s wide ranging techniques have led him to work with an eclectic mix of some of the world’s finest musicians.
The great Ladino singer Yasmin Levy, Israeli Rock legend Berry Sakharof, oud player Samir Mekhul,Esther Ofarim, Yoni Rechter, Eviatar Banai, Amal Murcus, Ahuva Ozeri, Shotei Hanevuah, Nitin Sawhney, Omer Faruk, Tekbilek and Radiohead guitarist and composer Johnny Greenwood.
In 2010, Itamar became one of the founding members of the band Yemen Blues along with singer & composer Ravid Kahalani, the band explores music from a variety of different cultures from Yemen to West Africa inflected with contemporary grooves of funk, Arabic Music and the deep soul of old chants.