Raquy Danziger is an internationally acclaimed musician, artist, teacher and composer. Considered to be one of the foremost experts and virtuosos on the oriental goblet drum known as the darbuka, Raquy is renowned for her
electrifying performances. Through her concerts, compositions, and teaching methodology, Raquy has made a significant contribution toward elevating the darbuka from a humble folk drum to a shining solo instrument fit for a concert
hall. Through her mission to introduce the darbuka to people all over the world, Raquy has inspired a new generation of players.  

 In addition to drumming, Raquy plays the mystical twelve-string King Kemenche Tarhu, and is a disciple of the Azeri kemenche master Imamyar Hasanov and Arslan Hazretti.

Raquy has released 14 albums, 2 darbuka method books, and 2 volumes of her original compositions.

Her educational offerings are available through her online darbuka school. More than two thousand students are currently enrolled in her courses. 

 Raquy has performed, taught, and been a featured guest at festivals in Germany, Egypt, Poland, Japan,Russia, Canada, Ukraine, Mexico, Bosnia, India, USA, Italy, Uzbekistan, Israel, Spain, Greece and Turkey.

Besides music, Raquy is an illumination artist. She leared this traditional art of decorating manuscripts with real gold at Islamic art academies in Istanbul.

She’s also passionate about veganism and wrote a vegan cookbook called The Decadent Vegan.