Hani Naser

Hani Naser
هاني ناصر
Background information
Birth nameHani Nassar Naser
Born(1950-03-02)March 2, 1950
Ermameen, Jordan
OriginYonkers, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 2020(2020-11-16) (aged 70)
Ojai, California
GenresWorld music
Occupation(s)Multi-instrumentalist, percussionist
Instrument(s)Oud, goblet drum, djembe
Years active1968–2020
Websitewww.haninaser.com

Hani Naser (Arabic: هاني ناصر; March 2, 1950 – November 16, 2020) was a Jordanian-American musician.[1] He specialized in the oud and hand percussion instruments,[2] particularly the goblet drum and djembe.

Naser was considered by critics to be a master in his field;[3] Randy Lewis of the Los Angeles Times called him a "Veritable Hand Drum Wizard." He performed and recorded with a number of prominent musicians, including Nicky Hopkins, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, Jim Keltner, Steve Miller, Los Lobos, Violent Femmes, Don Henley, Hamza El Din, Jennifer Warnes, David Broza, Paco de Lucía, Santana, Brian Ritchie, Tony Trischka, Leftover Salmon, Quicksilver Messenger Service, John Hiatt, Warren Zevon, Ruben Blades, Lou Reed, The Blind Boys of Alabama, 7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzmann, Papa Mali, George Porter Jr., Matt Hubbard), and David Lindley.

  1. ^ Mallove, Elise (December 11, 2020). "Hani Naser, 1950–2020". The Canyon Chronicle. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "HANI'S BIOGRAPHY". haninaser.com. Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
  3. ^ "Acoustic Guitar Master Toulouse Engelhardt New CD "Perpendicular Worlds" Due June 8". guitarinternational.com. 29 April 2010. Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.