Omer Keinan

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Sitting with Arnie Lawrence, the legendary NY saxophonist, shaped my life. He taught me music as a language of the soul — not just notes, but connection, listening, and the courage to let emotion lead every performance. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Avishai Cohen, Gently Disturbed Keith Jarrett, The Köln Concert (Live) Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II (Remastered) Shai Maestro & Avishai Cohen – Deeply Disturbed taught me the beauty of minimalism. Led Zeppelin – II was my youth’s raw energy. Keith Jarrett – The Köln Concert showed me the power of pure, unfiltered improvisation. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Bafla” “Bafla” was inspired by Quincy Jones, whose passing on Nov 24 left a deep mark on me. His words, “What makes me happy? Knowing I’m making you happy,” guide this tribute to his timeless influence on music and joy. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Playing tours across the world, from dusty festival fields to intimate clubs, has been unforgettable — each crowd, culture, and city adding new colors to my music and proving that rhythm truly speaks a universal language. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I dream of creating a full live show that blends my music with a symphony of global musicians, visuals, and dancers — a traveling experience that unites cultures and tells a story beyond borders, city by city, stage by stage.