Mosh Ben-Ari, born on September 26, 1970 in Afula, Israel, is an Israeli musician, lyricist, and composer. Raised in a family of Mizrahi Jewish background, he discovered music through traditional Jewish and ethnic chants from a young age. At 16, Ben-Ari began playing various string instruments including acoustic guitar, Indian sarod, Persian tar, Turkish cümbüş, Moroccan sintir, and bass.
In 1997, Ben-Ari founded the world music ensemble Sheva with friends from both Muslim and Jewish backgrounds. Their debut album Ha Khatunah HaShmeemeet featured the hit song "Salaam" ("Peace"). In 2001, Ben-Ari's solo career began with his debut album Ad Elay. His second album, Derech, went gold in Israel in 2004. He performed at Central Park’s Summerstage Tour on June 29, 2008, and served as a coach on the third season of The Voice Israel.
