You're planning a wedding in Beirut. You need a percussionist — not background music, not a DJ, but someone who can make the zaffa shake and the dance floor forget what time it is. So you do what everyone does: you ask around. You text three people. One sends a voice note. One says "yii I have someone, let me check." Two weeks later, you're still waiting.

"I just want to find a good percussionist without it turning into a whole project."

Lebanon's Percussion Scene Deserves a Better Stage

Live percussion is woven into the fabric of Lebanese celebration — from the darbuka pulse of a traditional zaffa to the cajón groove anchoring an intimate garden wedding. Now there are 20 vetted percussionists and drummers on one directory, ready to be found without the chaos.

What Yarnoo Actually Is Right Now

Yarnoo is Lebanon's first artist directory — 1,000+ acts across the country, built for event planners, couples, and venues who are done with the guessing game. Browse full profiles with bios, tags, portfolio media, and real experience details. When you find your fit, hit Contact Now and reach them directly on WhatsApp.

Categories on the platform:

• 🎪 Kids Entertainment
• 🎡 Circus Acts
• 🎊 Parade & Zaffa
• 🎵 Musicians
• 💃 Dancers
• 🎤 Event Services

No pricing disputes. No review wars. No booking middlemen. Just discovery, done right.

Why Percussion Still Runs on Word-of-Mouth in Lebanon

Finding live percussion talent here has always been more who you know than what you can find. That's not because the talent is scarce — Lebanon has incredible drummers. It's because there was nowhere to actually look.

The Old Way ❌

• Asking friends, who ask friends, who ask someone's cousin
• Receiving blurry Instagram links with no context
• No way to see what an artist actually sounds like or looks like performing
• Pricing conversations that start before you even know if they're available
• Losing track of names across voice notes and scattered DMs

The Yarnoo Way ✅

• Search percussionists by style, occasion, and availability
• Full profiles: bio, tags, experience, and portfolio — all in one place
• Reach artists directly on WhatsApp, no intermediary
• Compare acts side by side without anyone feeling awkward
• Discover talent you never would have found through word-of-mouth

So instead of texting everyone you know, here are Lebanon's top 20 percussionists and drummers, ranked.

Top 20 Percussionists & Drummers in Lebanon

1. Bahaa Daou

A specialist in oriental percussion — riq, darbouka, doholla, frame drum and zarb — Bahaa Daou holds a diploma in fine arts from the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory and a Master's degree in musicology focused on the riq and its role in the Takht ensemble. His musical training spans classical piano, oud, clarinet, qanun and nay, and he brings over 27 years of professional experience to the stage. According to his profile, he has performed alongside artists such as Wadih Al Safi, Sabah and Marwan Khoury, appeared with the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, and graced stages at the Beiteddine and Hammamet festivals. He has also been a member of the Hishik Bishik show since 2013. percussion, riq

2. John Nicholas Haddad

A Lebanese drummer, educator and music industry professional who has been playing since the age of six, John Nicholas Haddad moves fluidly across jazz, blues, funk, progressive rock and metal. He has performed at Casino du Liban and at events including Whiplash, BlueMoon Indie Fest and Tempo, with bands such as Jenny and the Gents and Sourgrass. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry at USEK and teaches at several music academies. According to his profile, he was a first-place winner of the USEK Talent Show 2025. Drummer, MC, Voice Actor

3. Elio Sfeir

A drummer fluent in Arabic, Latin, funk, rock and pop, Elio Sfeir brings versatility to both live and studio settings. According to his profile, he has performed with well-known Lebanese artists including Najwa Karam, Carole Samaha, Abeer Nehme, Georges Nehme and Mohammad Chaker. arabic, drums, funk, latin

4. Jana Azzam

A 19-year-old Lebanese percussionist with over six years on stage, Jana Azzam plays darbuka, riq, tabl, cajón, djembe, congas and bongo, weaving traditional and contemporary rhythms across concerts, bands and cultural events throughout Lebanon. percussionist, riq, tabla, tabel

5. Mishel Farah

Mishel Farah spans both Eastern and Western music on darbuka, drums, riq, bongo and katim, trained by graduates of the Higher Institute of Music. He is a member of the Cultural Center Band in Yabroud and has performed with the Sada Band and the Music Club Band at Al-Qalamoun University. drums, ketem, percussion, riq

6. Charbel Safar

A versatile percussionist with a distinctive personal style, Charbel Safar performs across multiple instruments and genres, appearing both as a solo act and alongside bands and orchestras on stage. percussion, percussionist

7. Toni Aouad

A drummer and percussionist with a command of both kit and hand percussion, including darbuka and rekk. darbuka, drums, percussion, riq

8. Michel Brax

A darbuka and riq artist dedicated to elevating every performance through rhythm and percussive expression. darbuka, percussion, riq

9. Najib El Khoury

A professional percussionist at home in both Oriental and Western styles, Najib El Khoury plays tabla, riq and ketem across concerts, festivals, live shows, orchestras and studio productions. ketem, percussion, riq, tabla

10. Andrew Karam

A Lebanese percussionist and darbuka player based in Dubai, bringing his craft to audiences beyond Lebanon's borders. bongos, congas, darbuka, djembe

11. Nicolas Al Asmar

A tabla player and percussionist who also leads traditional zaffe and parade performances for all occasions. parade, percussion, tabla, weddings

12. Anthony Joe Housseiny

A percussionist with over 15 years of experience bringing rhythmic depth to every performance. percussion, special show, tabla

13. Hadi Al Nabhan

A Lebanese percussionist available for live engagements and musical collaborations. percussion, percussionist

14. Marc El Khoury

A Lebanese percussionist ready to bring rhythmic energy to any stage or event. percussion, percussionist

15. Joseph Achkar

A versatile percussionist at ease across all kinds of percussion instruments and musical styles, Joseph Achkar brings his own dynamic live show to every engagement. live show, percussion, percussionist

16. Andrea Merheb

A female percussionist who plays tableh, bongos, tabel and ketim, Andrea Merheb performs dedicated percussion shows, tabel solo sets and ensemble work alongside bands. bongos, ketim, percussionist, tabel

17. Gilbert Antoun

A percussionist specializing in tabla tarien shows and darbouka, Gilbert Antoun is currently based in Abu Dhabi where he creates and performs live entertainment shows. percussion

18. Francesco El Khoury

A professional darbuka player who also performs on congas, djembe and bongos, bringing a broad hand-percussion palette to every setting. bongos, congas, djembe, tabla

19. Kiki Zeidan

A drummer with 15 years behind the kit, Kiki Zeidan covers pop, rock, metal and commercial oriental with equal confidence. drums

20. Tawfik Khaled

With more than 15 years of drumming experience, Tawfik Khaled merges a passion for music and filmmaking into visually engaging performances across live events and social media. drumming, drums, filmmaking, TKonDrums

This Is Just the Beginning

Lebanon's live entertainment scene runs deep — and percussion sits right at its heartbeat, from the mountains to the coast, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. Down the road, Yarnoo will expand into the GCC, bringing this same discovery experience to the wider region — but right now, the focus is here, on the artists who make Lebanese events feel alive. Artists like Jana — a percussionist who's been performing since her early teens, moving fluidly across traditional and contemporary rhythms with the kind of passion that only years of genuine dedication can build. She's one of twenty on this list. All twenty are one click away. No voice notes. No 'do you know anyone?' Just browse, discover, and contact.

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