Maneli Jamal

Guitarist Maneli Jamal has lived in five countries (Iran, Belarus, Germany, the USA, and Canada) and moved twenty times before turning 18. His musical maturity is unusual among his peers, especially in the way he draws on his nomadic life experiences in his compositions. His distinctive style combines power and sensitivity with a broad range of ideas. His rhythmic concepts move from dense brevity to in-depth exploration through movements and real-life stories. His talent is reflected in numerous international music competition wins, including first place at Canada's Soundclash Music Awards. He was also named among Acoustic Guitar Magazine's top 30 guitarists under 30, recognizing his exceptional skill. Growing up in an artistic, musical family has helped shape his distinctive storytelling style in live performances. As a soloist, he has performed on five continents and in 17 countries. He has a signature acoustic guitar model named after him and appeared on the front cover of the 2015 Toronto magazine, which had a worldwide circulation of 500,000 copies. With the world as his home, he continues to captivate audiences across the globe. Maneli also runs Fingerstyle Pro, a comprehensive online guitar course. Recently, Maneli has branched into several new musical ventures: his piano project Astrid Sky, his acoustic guitar project Acoustic Garden, and his cover song project under the name Casey Monroe.