About Raquy
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 thirteen albums, five darbuka method books, and two volumes of her original compositions. Her educational offerings are available through her online darbuka school: Darbukaschool.com. 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.
When the world shut down in 2019 she immersed herself in the ancient art for of illumination painting and wrote a vegan cookbook.