Amitai Mann
אמיתי מן
Amitai Mann is an internationally active composer and woodwind instrumentalist whose original music brings together traditions from around the world, musical research, improvisation and contemporary composition.
About the artist
Mann has performed at numerous festivals and concert venues across Israel, Japan, Vietnam, North America and Europe, while leading music workshops and artist sessions for diverse audiences. He is a founding member and creative force behind GUTE GUTE, one of Israel’s prominent Balkan music ensembles, which he has helped shape and lead since its inception. Alongside his ensemble work, he has released several albums of original music, including Simanim, a collaboration with pianist Matan Serry that explores Jewish cantillation and transforms its melodic structures into a contemporary language of composition and improvisation. His work as a composer, arranger and recording musician spans short films, television series and media productions, including projects for MGM Studios and Artlist. His artistic work has received grants and support from the ACUM Promotion Fund, Mifal HaPais and the Israeli Ministry of Culture. At the heart of his practice is a belief that musical traditions are not relics of the past, but living sources of inspiration, continually renewed through creativity, dialogue and exploration.
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Wandering Nigun
A musical gathering where Jewish melodies from different traditions meet original compositions and spontaneous improvisation. Led by multi-instrumentalist Amitai Mann, this intimate circle invites everyone to sing, listen, and become part of a shared musical experience. A living journey through memory, prayer, joy, and human connection.
Oddly Balkan
Balkan Music, Rhythm & Beyond. An exhilarating journey through the musical traditions of the Balkans, where winding melodies, asymmetric rhythms, and centuries-old traditions come vividly to life. With clarinet, bagpipes, and other wind instruments, Amitai Mann brings together virtuosic performance, improvisation, stories, and an invitation to experience the music from within. Available as a concert, an interactive workshop, or a combination of both.
Ladinoamérica
Jewish Melodies, Latin Souls. What connects a Jewish melody, an Argentine tango, and a Brazilian bossa nova? Ladinoamérica explores the unexpected meeting points between Jewish musical traditions and the sounds of Latin America. Through imaginative arrangements, improvisation, and original compositions, Amitai Mann and his fellow musicians create an intimate musical dialogue across cultures, where nostalgia, rhythm, and melody speak a shared language.