Hoodna Afrobeat Orchestra
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Our Musicians:
Ilan Smilan
One of the founders of the orchestra, playing the electric and bass guitar, member of the ensemble “Zvuloon Dub System”. Musical Director and behind most of the orchestra's compositions.
Ian Aylon
Guitar player, composer and arranger. Began his career playing the classical guitar and at the age 13 won an award for the Jerusalem Academy of Music. Founder of the “Guitarras Argentinas”.
Lior Romano
Born & raisd in south Tel-Aviv, graduate of Ironi Alef School Of Arts. One of the orchestra founders, keyboard player and arranger. Member of the “Ester Rada” and "Zvuloon Dub System”.
Amir Sadot (Hadasa Zilbershtien)
Raisd in south Tel-Aviv, playing the bass guitar. Graduated sound engineering in Sapir Institution.
Matan Assayag
Drummer, raisd in Jerusalem, Graduate of the integrated Shtriker New School program. one of the founders of the orchestra, member of the ensemble “Shalosh”.
Michael Daaboul
Percussionist, Specializes in Afro-Caribbean music combined with elements of traditional and
contemporary Atnic music.
Rani Birenbaum
Drummer, raisd in Jerusalem, musician and multi-disciplinary artist. Owner of the “Hoodna Bar”, which sponsor the orchestra.
Elad GELERT
Raisd in Jerusalem,orchestra, playing the Baritone saxophone, graduate of the New School For Jazz (N.Y). Member of the ensemble “Katamon Cherry”.
Itamar Ben-Yakir
Graduate of the Jerusalem Academy of Music. Playing the Trumpet in “The Haifa symphony orchestra” and “The Chamber choir at the Jerusalem Academy”. Member of the ״Habibti Ensemble”, ״Hayelala” and “Back To Zion”.
Eylon Tushiner
Lives in Tel-Aviv. Playing the Tenor Saxophone. Member of ״Sub The Vision Ensemble”, and ״Wild Oscar Ensembe.”
Anton Falco
Lives in Jerusalem, playing the Baritone Saxophone and Doolee. Graduate of the Jerusalem Academy of Music. Member of the brass band “Marsh Dondurma”.
Eylon ron
Trumpet player, lives in Tel Aviv
Graduate at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam
the spirtual vibe of the band.
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