Music Port will present at the worldwide music expo 2023
a colorful and refreshing selection of twelve groups from the Israeli vibrant world music scene.
Meet finest selection. download online catalog here
Ofer Mizrahi Trio
www.ofer-mizrahi.com
The trio explores a musical expression where Western, Turkish, Indian and Jazz music enter into a dialogue, and where the beauty of ethnic melodies is celebrated in a spontaneous and sensual vocabulary.
Yaara Beeri
www.instagram.com/yaarabeeri
Yaara Beeri- a kamanche player, composer, and instrumentalist, is coming out with her original music inspired by the sounds of Jerusalem–Jewish prayers and Arabic flavors
Yamma Ensemble
www.yammaensemble.com
World’s leading music group of Hebrew and Jewish music. Middle Eastern. Mediterranean. Traditional.Original.
Ancient.
Contemporary. Global. Local
Bint El Funk
www.bintelfunkmusic.com
Singer Shiran Karny leads a Funky-Yemen groovy band combining Jewish Yemenite songs traditional with a modern and original material. energetic full of psychedelic electricity
Doron Mizrahi
www.doronmizrahi.com
Doron Mizrahi presents in his new album a jazzy-cinematic symphonic nine-movement piece, a rich exploration of his life’s journey.
Uriel Herman
http://faran-ensemble.com
Jazz pianist and composer. His sound draws from his classical piano upbringing with a mastery of complex Middle Eastern rhythms and melodies. performs with his quartet and as a soloist.
Ayelet Ori Benita
www.ayeletoribenita.com
Singer, percussionist and composer.
Her work inspired by her Jewish – Arabic roots and heritage, and the desire to combine singing and drumming with the narrative of the Jewish North African woman’s culture.
Desert Reflections
www.yairdalal.com
Yair Dalal in a new musical project together with Alik Korpho, DJ and music producer. electronic music with desert ethnic sounds with singing and playing the violin
Gilad Ephrat Ensemble
www.giladephrat.com
Gilad Efrat’s ensemble has influences from world music, jazz, classical music, pioneering Israeli music and more. With his double bass he travels between worlds, near and far.
Itai Armon Ensemble
www.itaiarmonmusic.com
A multi-cultural, original world music group insipred from the ancient Maqams . Its influences travel beyond any boundaries and cross borders as they drift from Central Asia to the Middle East, up to contemporary western Music.
Castle in Time Orchestra
www.citorchestra.com
Castle in Time Orchestra presents original, contemporary and independent music, playing acoustic and electronic instruments. The orchestra works to expand the boundaries and research areas of sounds and performative behaviors.
The Piyut Ensemble
www.piyutensemble.com
The ensemble performs the treasures of North African Jewish tradition: liturgical music, synagogue chants & poetry through a unique and multilayered musical language
Artistic program committee 2023
These professionals took the time to listen and select
Meira Segal – musician, traditional wind instrument player, over 20 years of experience in the local and international music industry.
Zohar Fresco – musicians, percussion master & visual artist, carries a meticulous, precise aesthetic perception and a musical touch of quality. Over 30 years of experience in the local and international music industry.
Ofer Ziv – USA
Producer, owner and manager of an international artist agency in Los Angeles. Over 25 years of experience in the international music industry
Birgit Ellinghaus – Germany
A highly apprecited and valued personality in the international world music field. carries a rich and impressive experience and projects. has been visiting WOMEX since the first edition. also served as a former jury member.
