Meet Omar Kattan

Teaching across traditions

Education is at the heart of Omar’s musical journey. Over more than 20 years of teaching, he has developed an approach that combines Egyptian and Turkish darbuka techniques, advanced split-hand finger techniques, rhythmic precision and musical expression.

From his base in Barcelona, he offers private lessons, intensive training, workshops and masterclasses, in person and online. Students travel from around the world to study with him. His teaching brings together technique, rhythmic knowledge, musical notation, creativity and improvisation, encouraging each student to develop their own musical identity.

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On stage & in collaboration

Omar’s artistic career spans live performances, international festivals, dance productions, musical collaborations and private events. Working with darbuka, riq and frame drum, he combines technical mastery with expressive interpretation and a strong sense of improvisation.

His performances bring traditional Middle Eastern rhythms into conversation with contemporary musical influences, creating space for both cultural connection and personal expression.

Composition & a worldwide audience

Alongside performing and teaching, Omar composes music, produces audiovisual work and creates original educational content. With over 7 million views on YouTube, his performances and lessons have introduced darbuka and Middle Eastern percussion to an international audience.

More than technique

For Omar, percussion is a language of expression, communication and cultural connection. His mission is to teach rhythms and techniques while inspiring creativity, developing artistic sensitivity and sharing the energy and emotional depth of Middle Eastern percussion.