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Zafrir "The Israeli Superstar"

Writer's picture: Mr. DavisMr. Davis

Updated: Nov 21, 2021


Zafrir began his musical path as early as elementary school, during which he learned to play a wide variety of musical instruments, including guitar, piano, etc. Zafrir's musical influences are very diverse. At home, he heard both popular music & music from around the world.


Hailing from Israel, multi-instrumentalist & wonder musician Zafrir is recognized all over the globe for his multidimensional sound & his collaborations with industry greats such as Afrojack, Alok, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, Timmy Trumpet & many more. Teaming up with Ruffman for an explosive cut, ‘La Noche’ is out now via BB Music Group. Opening with enchanting violin strings juxtaposed by a heavy bass line, ‘La Noche’ is captivating from the get-go. Intertwining male & female vocals across English & Spanish verses, this hybrid cut calls upon a wide variety of musical elements, resulting in a powerful addition to his impressive catalogue.


Demonstrating his production prowess & innate ability to build mesmerizing soundscapes, Zafrir’s latest offering exudes a larger-than-life presence, resulting in a sure-fire hit that will work wonders on dance floor & radio airwaves all over the globe. Honing his craft from a young age, Zafrir started on his musical path as early as elementary school, during which he learned to play a wide variety of instruments. With an avid interest in traditional ethnic music, he became fascinated in researching styles from around the world, & learned to play the Celtic Harp, Persian Tar, Turkish Oud, Santur, Greek Bouzouki & many more. He began hosting local events, gathering diverse artists together, uniting them through their shared passion. Continuing on his quest of exploring new sonic territories, he invited an array of artists with different styles to his studio to record together, enriching his musical knowledge & depth. Leaving a lasting impression on him, Zafir became dedicated to exporting vast musical colors to the industry through every release & performance.


Breaking onto the international electronic music scene in 2018, Zafrir teamed up with Armin van Buuren, Alok & Vini Vici for their smash hit ‘United’. Adding his unique touch, he wrote the hook, & recorded 400 people singing to emulate a live audience. Amassing over 43 million streams on Spotify to date, this groundbreaking collaboration led him to many more high profile releases, including ‘Vale Vale’ with Alok, which has been streamed over 27 million times. Over the last few years, Zafrir has been on a non-stop roll, releasing tracks with the likes of Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, KSHMR, Blasterjaxx & many more, racking up over 1.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His live performances express the true essence of his being, showcasing his awe-inspiring repertoire & making him stand out as a true musical innovator.

 

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