Testimonials

We had the great pleasure of hosting Dror at Carleton College for a three day residency, together with the oud and violinist Yair Dalal. During a fascinating residency they visited classes, interacted with students and faculty, and performed a wonderful concert.

In the last day of the residency, Dror visited my class on Middle Eastern music, and gave a fascinating hour-long lecture demonstration on Middle Eastern rhythms and percussion playing. The students were captivated by Dror’s beautiful playing and deep connection with the music. In a conversation intertwined with short demonstrations, Dror not only introduced the students to the qualities of percussion in Middle Eastern music, but also had them reflect on broader questions, such as the nature of rhythm in music. In one of the most memorable moments of the lesson Dror asked the students to close their eyes, and played a long percussion segment for them. 25 students were totally immersed in the music, and never opened their eyes until Dror ended his playing (attests the only person who did peak…) I felt that my students came out of the class with a deep appreciation for Middle Eastern percussion, having gone through a meaningful experience.

I highly recommend Dror for similar campus residencies.

The South Florida Center for Percussive Arts was proud to host its first ever Middle Eastern event featuring Dror Sinai. It had a very powerful impact on me for several reasons. I was so happy to be exposed to and learn so much about the music, drumming, and culture! Definitely a proud moment for the SFCPA to offer something so different to the South Florida community. Thank you Dror for the experience!

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Dror brings to his performances enthusiasm and musicality from an array of percussion instruments that continually surprises, and almost shocks the listener. And what I love about his performances is the way in which he engages the audience, forcing a bridge between them and the performers, between musical traditions and cultures that helps make accessible what might otherwise not be. Dror is the consummate performer, an audience’s link to music no matter how little they understand about what he is up to musically.

Your service, music and stories Friday night were wonderful! Thank you so much for joining us. I have heard only positive feedback from students.  Your voice, as expected, moved me. A beautiful way to bring in Shabbat. Thank you.