Shlomo Bar
Shlomo Bar is a composer, soloist, drummer, vocalist, founder and leader of Habrera Hativeet (Natural Selection). Bar was born in Rabat, Morocco. His family immigrated to Israel when he was six. He learnt how to play the Darbuka and other ethnic percussion instruments. He draws much of his musical inspiration from Biblical and modern Israeli themes. On stage, Bar captivates his audience first by a steady beat on the drums, and then by drawing the other musicians into instrumental and vocal harmony. He arranges and composes most of the group's songs and plays drums and flute - all accompanied by a voice that comes from deep within his soul.
"With the oriental approach to art," says Bar, "there has to be continuity between past and present. In my music I try to create this bond to be a link in the chain connecting my parents to my children."
Formed in 1977, Habrera Hativeet is one of the most original groups of musicians in Israel. Its music has evolved from authentic Sepharadic African and eastern roots. They were the first group in Israel to deal with ethnic music and are presenting Israeli melting pot.