PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM MOSH BEN ARI: Being on tour in North America with my band this summer was an unforgettable experience. Starting in Canada and wrapping the tour in New York gave me the opportunity to share my music with people of all walks of life. Along the way, I had a chance to perform with many other amazing artists, like Yossi Fine, Hassan Hakmoun, Rocky Dawuni, Y-Love and Elan, lead singer of the Wailers - all of these musicians are incredibly talented and it was my honor and privilege to share the stage with each and every one of them.
I had the opportunity to perform at a school for underprivileged kids and to have these kids who represented all cultures on stage with me singing "Salaam" showed me just how much music is a universal language of love, peace and acceptance and we have to believe that this is what it is all about - together, we can make a difference, and I believe we will. Thanks to everybody who supported the tour, this experience won't soon be forgotten.
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Mosh Ben Ari was born in Israel in 1970.
He comes from a Yemenite and Iraqi background.
He first discovered music as a child through the traditional Jewish and Ethnic chants that were part of his everyday life.
He started playing music at the age of 16 and since he has studied music in many countries like India, The Sahara and Sinai.
He plays various string instruments such as Acoustic & Classic Guitar, Indian Sarod, Persian Tar, Turkish Jumbush, Moroccan Ginberi and Bass.
In 1997 he founded, with a few friends, the world music ensemble “Sheva” (www.sheva.net) who have released 4 albums and continue to tour the world doing dozens of shows in the most prestigious festivals & events.
In 2001 Mosh’s debut solo album ‘Ad Elay’ came out.
In 2004, Mosh’s second album ‘Derech’ (A Way) came out and established him as one of Israel’s foremost singers/songwriters and performers. This album quickly became “Gold”.
In 2006, Mosh’s third album “Massa Umatan” (Go giving) was released and is a great success. All of the albums were produced by ‘Globalev World Music - Israel. Mosh’s music & performance is a celebration of groove & spirit blending rock, soul, reggae & world music all together with his rich unique voice.
Hello Mosh Ben Ari, How are you? Join us on Monday the 04/08, to celebrate my birthday with a very special FREE show. doors open at 21:30 at the Sublime (Salame 53 Tel Aviv). Hope to see you there, Keshet of HeavenBound.
Thank you so much for writing your personal message here on your profile for us to read. I am so happy that I got the opportunity to see you perform live (twice!!) whilst you were all in NYC.
I've been a fan of yours since I was in Israel recording my record. That's when I discovered your music. I am so touched by your music and I can't tell you how many times I have listened to Derech and Mamri'im (probaly 10 million+ lol).
Here's a pic I took with my iPhone! (Mosh friends, click the pic to visit his site, it's a really unique experience):
Much Love to you and thank you again for sharing your music with the world :)
