Essev Bar is one of Israel’s leading world music bands. The band’s music is a meeting point of musical genres and instruments from different cultures: Africa, Ireland, Australia.
The band released its debut album “Essev Bar” in Israel in 1996. The second album “Prayer for the way” was released internationally in 1998. Essev Bar’s third album “Darbashia” was released in January 2000 and is also distributed internationally.
The band’s Song through the Meadow was released in September 2001. The band tours constantly and successfully all over Israel And abroad.
Essev Bar also made soundtracks for movies on the Israeli Television.
The band tours constantly and successfully all over Israel and abroad.
Essev Bar’s music is influenced by the human diversity and the beautiful nature in the Galilee.
Line up:
Ori Cohen – Acoustic guitars and lead vocals
Hagai Covesh – Soprano saxophone, flute, recorder, Irish tin whistle, didgeridu, nai, Indian snake charmer’s Flute and more, vocals
Nimrod Nol – Violin
Aviv Ram – Bass guitars, vocals
Yaron Rozenberg – Drums, jembe, darbuka, clay drum, cymbals and more
Doron Lev, Shai Shtreifler – Sound
Discography:
Essev Bar (Magda, 2000)
Darbashia (Adama Music, 2000)
Song through the Meadow (2001)
Prayer for the Way (Magda, 2002)
Light Years (Adama, 2003)
Almora (Primary Music, 2005)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
