Yael Offenbach

Born in Israel in 1968, she studied Tabla in the Indian music department at Dartington College of Arts, U.K. with pandit Sharda Sahai, the head of the Banaras gharana (style) of Tabla playing. On her return to Israel in 1992, she joined "Habrera Hativeet", adding a new rythmic touch to the music of the group. Yael participated in the special multimedia program "Habria". She also accompanied several singers in Israel and joined interesting combinations of Indian classical music with local musicians of different styles.