Hani Naser

Hani Naser (Arabic: هاني ناصر‎‎) is a musician from Jordan. He specializes in the oud and hand percussion instruments, particularly the goblet drum and djembe.

Considered a master in his field, Naser inspired Randy Lewis of the Los Angeles Times to call him a "Veritable Hand Drum Wizard." The breadth of Naser's talent has earned him the opportunity to perform and record with many of the most influential artists of this era including Nickey Hopkins (Rolling Stones), Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, Jim Keltner (John Lennon's drummer), Steve Miller, Los Lobos, Violent Femmes, Don Henley, Hamza El Din, Kazu Matsui, Jennifer Warnes, David Broza, Paco de Lucía, Santana, Brian Ritchie, Tony Trischka, Leftover Salmon, Quick Silver Messenger Service, John Hiatt, Warren Zevon, Ruben Blades, Lou Reed, The Blind Boys of Alabama, 7 Walkers, (Bill Kreutzman, Papa Mali, George Porter Jr., Matt Hubbard), David Lindley, and many others. Naser is at home in a multitude of musical styles and has a reputation as an expert improviser and prolific songwriter.

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