Hadar Moaz

Biography

Hadar Maoz is a multi-talented and inspiring performer, singer, musician, and composer who electrifies audiences with her captivating musical journey into the rich world of Persian, Bukharian, and Jewish Central Asian music and singing. Known for her unique ability to fuse ancient traditions with contemporary sounds, Hadar brings a fresh and vibrant expression to her music, blending the deep roots of Central Asian heritage with modern grooves, blues, and electronic elements.

Currently based in Israel, Hadar’s cultural roots stretch back over 2,500 years, deeply intertwined with the traditions of Persian and Bukharian Jewish communities in Central Asia. From a young age, she was immersed in the sacred art of devotional singing, drumming, and playing, all of which were passed down through generations in her musician family. Her music is profoundly influenced by ancient oriental scales and styles.

Hadar is a skilled multi-instrumentalist, proficient in a variety of traditional Persian and Bukharian instruments, including the tar, saz, dayereh, oud, and goblet drum. She studied these instruments under the guidance of her grandmothers and family and Israel’s leading teachers and masters. Alongside her traditional training, Hadar pursued Western music studies, expanding her abilities to include bass, acoustic, and electric guitar, as well as music arrangement and production. Her unique style is also complemented by her oriental dance, which draws from the dance traditions of Central and Eastern Asia.

Hadar's third album, "Asian Soul” In her musical production achieved international success. Hadar has been invited to perform Around the world. Europe, China During the work on the album Hadar was invited to perform in Manhattan, New York with her new album and show that was very successfu And she was also invited to a major tour in the United States.

Over the past 15 years, Hadar has performed and collaborated with an impressive range of international artists. She toured globally with Habrera-Hativeet, one of Israel's most original ethnic ensembles. Her musical journey includes the release of several albums that have further cemented her as a distinctive voice in the world of world music. Hadar also produces music for famous artists and concerts, And last year she received an award for being a groundbreaking artist.

Solo Bio:

In her electrifying performance, Hadar Maoz takes the audience on a journey through 2,500 years of Jewish-Persian musical history, leaving everyone spellbound. With her "Tar" — an instrument played since the time of the Second Temple in Jerusalem — she blends ancient sounds with modern, pulsating beats. But while the instrument's rich history remains unchanged, Maoz brings a fresh twist to the stage: no one danced the "Moonwalk" to it back then — but she does today. Her music masterfully intertwines contemporary elements with ancient melodies and lyrics, rooted deeply in the oldest spiritual writings in the world. She dances psalms, drums prayers, and conveys a living, breathing tradition like no one else. In every note, she LIVES the tradition.

In The Press

"The music and performances of Hadar appeal to everyone. It connects both the younger and older

generations to an exotic and magical spirit in new groove arrangements"

"During the concert, Hadar sings, dances and plays with passion and great virtuosity on the special and

ancient musical instruments. Hadar's interludes and explanations add a wealth of knowledge to the

audience"