Drumming & Percussion

New Middle Easter Drum Classes with Johara

Johara Boston is starting a Middle Eastern and Near Eastern drum classes in the Boston area In May 2025. The class will begin with an hour lesson in technique as rhythms followed by 35 min. of open jam or ensemble playing. If you are interested, RSVP. Email: johara@joharaboston.com please specify days, dates and times you are interested in. Dates: tba. You may also call Johara for more information: 617 922 3676.

*All levels welcome

Johara is a musician, drummer, and percussionist and has been performing for over 20 years.  She is also an alumna of Berklee College of Music where she studied jazz and world music. Johara is the lead drummer of Meraki Caravan and plays various Middle Eastern percussion including doumbek, frame drum, darbuka, tapan/davul, riq, zills, and Gnawa qraqebs. She has also performed with renowned Lebanese violinist Freddie Ellias, Jacques Pardo’s Cosmos Factor, Ibrahim’s Work Beat Band, the Cuban group Mando Sweetie, and many other ensembles and bands throughout the years. As an experienced and educated musician and dancer, Johara is well-versed in several musical styles from all over the world.