Born in Rama Village-Galilee; A talented Qanoun player. As a child he studied Eastern Music and Qanoun under the instruction of Mr. Elias Joubran. Mahran got his Qanoun specialization B.Mus degree from the Academy of Music and Dance- the Hebrew University-Jerusalem and now he is completing his second degree studies under the surveillance of professor Taiseer Elias.

Mahran performed in many important festivals, including the “Oud Festival- Jerusalem”, “Yabous Festival” of Eastern-Jerusalem, “Les Voix des Pays”- France.

As Qanoun, Bozok, Saz player Mahran preformed, recorded and featured as a guest artist with top International and national musicians, including Moneim Adwan- France, Haytham Safia- Holland and Taiseer Elias-Israel.

Currently teaches Qanoun and is an assistant tutor in the Academy of Music and Dance- the Hebrew University-Jerusalem.

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