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Maneli Jamal: East through to west acoustic guitar.

Maneli Jamal is a solo acoustic guitarist, offering a new perspective on approaching the acoustic guitar with influences from both the east and west combined. Having dedicated himself to the exploration of acoustic guitar technique, Maneli has developed his own sound. Folk, Flamenco, and Persian modes combine with his own percussive technique creating a rich and unique voice on the guitar.

Persian by blood and raised in Germany, Maneli moved to the States in his adolescence, immigrating to Minnesota before relocating to Austin, Texas until his late teens. At this time, his family was issued a letter of deportation by the immigration office, and were forced to claim refuge in Canada within thirty days of receiving the notice. Taking literally only what they could fit in their hands, Maneli arrived in Toronto with his guitar which has scarcely left his hands since.

Having lived in 4 different countries and moved 20 times by the time he was 18, Maneli has let his experiences around the world influence the way he speaks with the guitar.

Maneli received first place in the online YouTube acoustic guitar competition for Taylor guitars and Faith Guitars, placed in the finals for Guitar Idol 2009, has released his debut album featuring 14 tracks of all original compositions, and is endorsed by Cole Clark guitars.

  Maneli Jamal

[The Lamaj Movement by Maneli Jamal]

The Lamaj Movement

[The Mardom Movement by Maneli Jamal]

The Mardom Movement

[The Ziur Movement by Maneli Jamal]

The Ziur Movement
Maneli Jamal lives in Toronto, Canada.

Tagged as: World, New Age, Instrumental New Age, Acoustic Guitar.

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