Middle East Essentials Volume 1

Middle East Essentials by Gio Israel is the culmination of a series of studio recordings of Middle Eastern masters and prodigies with the goal of capturing the most diverse, high-quality, and unique musical material. The pack series will represent the whole region, featuring performers from various cultures, religions, and backgrounds. Rare instruments will be recorded, alongside vocalists and traditional instrumentation.

The Middle East Essentials releases feature the following musicians:

Zafer Tawil - Oud, Qanun, Darbuka

Bashir Taha - Oud

Tamar Shawki- Vocals

Aviv Bahar - Kopuz & Oud

Niri Sade - Ney & Vocals

Yoni Sharon - Percussion

Yoni Ben-Dor - Dumbak & Dhol

Omri Zelig - Baglama & Guitar

Elad Kimchi - Keyboards

Yagel Haroush - Kamanche & Ney

Yochai Cohen - Percussion, Vocals & Morrocan Mondol

Shir Gadasi - Vocals & Oud

Gilad Hazan - Violin & Oud

Ohad Elkoubi - Musical production & Oud