Artist description A seven-piece band founded in Berkeley, Za'atar plays vibrant Mizrahi (middle eastern) Jewish music. Members collect and arrange its musical repertoires, and combine traditional instruments and arrangements with extensive improvisation to present an uplifting musical experience.

Music Style Middle Eastern Jewish Imporvisational music

Musical Influences Middle Eastern classical, Jewish cantorial, and Sufi music

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Artist History Found in 1997 in Berkeley, Za'atar has performed at several world music events, including headlining at the Sephardic Arts Festival in Los Angeles, and performances at local bay area venues such as the Ashkenaz and the Warfield.

Group Members Scott Armel on saz, Amit Bleiweiss on ney and flute, John Erlich on oud, Ron Elkayam on percussion, Daniel Eshoo on kanun, Daniel Ratner on fretless bass, and Ittai Shaked on violin.

Instruments saz, ney, flute, oud, darbuka, riq, daf, kanun, fretless bass, violin

Albums Za'atar

Location Berkeley, CA - USA

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