Maneli Jamal

Guitarist Maneli Jamal has lived in five different countries (Iran, Belarus, Germany, USA, Canada) and moved twenty times before he turned 18. His musical maturity is uncommon among his peers, particularly when he incorporates his nomadic life experiences into his musical compositions. His style uniquely blends power, sensitivity, and a wide range of ideas. His rhythmic concepts shift from dense brevity to thorough exploration across movements and real-life stories. His talent shines through numerous international music competition wins, like 1st place at Canada's Soundclash Music Awards. Also honored among Acoustic Guitar Magazine's top 30 guitarists under 30, showcasing his exceptional skill. Growing up in an artistic and musical family has played a significant role in shaping his distinctive storytelling style during live performances. As a soloist, he has performed in 5 continents and 17 countries. He has a signature model acoustic guitar named after him and featured on the front cover of the 2015 Toronto magazine (500,000 copies worldwide). With the world as his home, he continues to captivate audiences from one end of the globe to the other. Maneli also runs Fingerstyle Pro (www.FingerstylePro.com), a comprehensive online guitar course focused on teaching Guitar. Recently, Maneli has expanded into several new musical ventures, including his piano project Astrid Sky, his acoustic guitar project Acoustic Garden, and his cover song project under the name Casey Monroe.