Zohar fresco was born in Israel to a Jewish family of Turkish origin. As a child he started playing percussion instruments, absorbing influences from the traditions around him' especially from older musicians who came to Israel from countries in the Middle East and Asia.
In his youth, he was influenced by the 80's music revolution in Israel, years of evolution and innovations in the Israeli music, where the integration between elements from east and from west was growing.
During his musical journey, Zohar was part of the band "Bustan Abraham", an ensemble in which both Arab and Jewish musicians collaborated.
This acoustic band combining eastern and western styles became one of the most important bands in this field in Israel.
Zohar recorded five albums with "Bustan Abraham", and toured Israel and the world around.
He played with "Ziryab", an ensemble dedicated to classical Turkish
and Arab music under the artistic supervision of the oud player Teisir Elias.
During the past decade, he recorded and participated in Ahinoam Nini –"NOA"s both Israeli and international records As well as touring with her and Gil Dor around the world.
As time passed by Zohar developed his own personal and unique style in hand drums, Tof Miriam- frame drum, and more. He slowly became a well known artist, highly acclaimed on the international percussion scene.
He played and performed with Glen Velez, ustad Zakir Hossian (when with Bustan Abraham), Ahmet Misirli, Philip Glass, Ross Daly, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, ustad Hariprasad Chaurasia and others.
Zohar is a member in the trio "MOZDZER DANIELSSON FRESCO".
Together with pianist Leszek Mozdzer and the double bass player Lars Danielsson. They trio recorded two albums todate "The Time" and "Between Us and The Light". Both albums reached double platinum status.
Recently, Zohar recorded with Ara Dinkjian of Night Ark fame, an album of a live concert in the Oud festival of Jerusalem. The album, by An Armanian in America" was released in the US and in Israel via Labeleh Records.
Zohar conducts workshops and performs solo with his original compositions for frame drums and voice.
Thanks Zohar for accepting me as myspace friend! I did enjoy in creative rhythmic work of your gifted hands! Stay blessed and receive the kindest regards from Croatia! Drazen^^
Thanks Zohar! Wonderful music!..i have a dream...that a day all the races sing together the own primordial songs..I hope that we will have this possibility...regards from here. Luca
Hi mythical! I have tried to write various times to you… I appreciate tantissimo your talent and your percussions. A six simply large one, fantastic musician. A salute from Naples. You come to find to me on mine space, I would be honored some… I embrace, Zohar!!!
