Souhail Kaspar is a master percussionist, known worldwide for his
brilliant technique, exciting performances, and teaching skills. He has
traveled extensively during his 34-year career and has performed with
artists such as Sting and Kenny Burrell, and with Arabic superstars
such as Sabah, Feiruz, Cheb Mami, George Wassouf, Ragheb Alama,
Kathem Al-Saher, and Faiza Ahmed. Additionally, he has an impressive
body of recorded work, including credits on the soundtracks for
the
movies The Prince of Egypt and Sinbad. A true virtuoso, Souhail?s
ability to improvise and embellish the rhythmic patterns of Arabic
music, as well as his knowledge of ethnic musical history, have made
him one of the most highly acclaimed performer/instructors of our day,
and it is a rare opportunity to study with such a true Master. Congratulations
to Mr. Kaspar on this year?s Grammy Award Nomination for
Best Traditional World Music Album!