Johara is a handdrummer, and percussionist. She is an alumna of Berklee College of Music where she studied jazz and world music. Johara is the lead drummer of Meraki Caravan https://merakicaravan.com/events (FB & IG). She has also performed with renowned Lebanese violinist Freddie Ellias, Michael Gregian, Jacques Pardo’s, Cosmos Factor, Ibrahim’s Work Beat Band, the Cuban group Mando Sweetie. As an experienced and educated musician and dancer, Johara is well-versed in several musical styles from all over the world.

Meraki Caravan is a music ensemble without borders. Experience folk and fusion music of the Balkans, Romani, Mediterranean, Middle East, and more - with eastern melodies, soulful vocals, and world rhythms. Featuring voice, violin, guitar, mandolin, oud, harmonium, Middle Eastern drums and percussion. Our Meraki Caravan dancers also perform traditional belly dance, Romani inspired dance, Middle Eastern folk dance, fusion belly dance, veil spinning, and sword balancing. Together, this ensemble creates a lively and diverse music and dance experience for their audiences.
website: www.merakicaravan.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/merakicaravan/
instagram: www.instagram.com/merakicaravan/
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-572405011




