MAias Alyamani (also spelt Mayas Al Yamani, Maias Alyamani) is a Syrian violinist and composer, founder and leader of Arabic world music group MAqam Ensemble, and a professionally trained classical soloist. MAias was born in Damascus, Syria, on March 21, 1981. He was born into a musical family; both his parents and his brother are practicing musicians. MAias began his formal education playing the violin at the early age of 6, attending the Arabic Institute of Music. He began composing music at the age of 14, developing pieces he often still plays in concert. At 16, he was awarded me… read more
MAias Alyamani (also spelt Mayas Al Yamani, Maias Alyamani) is a Syrian violinist and composer, founder and leader of Arabic world music group MAqam Ensemble, and a professionally trained classical soloist. MAias was born in Damascus, Syria, on March 21, 1981. He was born into a musical famil… read more
MAias Alyamani (also spelt Mayas Al Yamani, Maias Alyamani) is a Syrian violinist and composer, founder and leader of Arabic world music group MAqam Ensemble, and a professionally trained classical soloist. MAias was born in Damascus, Syria, on March 21, 1981. He was born into a musical family; both his parents and his brother are practicing musicians. MAias bega… read more