Yitzhak Attias

Yitzhak Attias (; born 9 September 1958) is a Gibraltar-born Israeli Jewish musician. He was the percussionist for Reva L'Sheva for several years and has released two solo albums.

Early life Attias was born in Gibraltar. He attended Jewish day school until age 11.

Attias initially planned to become a drummer like his friend Joe Levy, but was inspired to percussion by watching Steve Peregrin Took of the band T. Rex. He was also influenced by Santana and Osibisa, as well as flamenco and African music. In 2014, he participated in a Reva L'Sheva reunion concert at Zappa Jerusalem alongside Yehudah Katz, Lazer Lloyd, Nitzan Chen Razel, and Chanan Elias.

Reshimu Attias released a second solo album, Reshimu, in 2012, after four and a half years of development. He worked again with Massias, as well as jazz musicians Ofer Portugali, Yorai Oron, Yaron Gottfried, and Yoram Lachish.

Personal life Attias lives with his family near the Jerusalem Forest.

Attias was inspired as a young man by musician Carlos Santana's spiritual journey as expressed in his music. He also read Hermann Hesse and was introduced through Martin Buber's work to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, who intrigued him with his emphasis on music in religious practice. He has said that while he was raised Sefardi and follows Sephardic law and customs, he identifies with the Hasidic outlook and philosophy in his hashkafa.

Discography

Solo albums Gather the Sparks (1987) Reshimu (2012)

With Reva L'Sheva

Etz Chaim Hee (Voices Along the Path, 1999) Ahavat Chinam (Mayim/Welcome Music, 2001) 10: Live (Noam Hafakot, 2004) V'Sham Nashir (Noam Hafakot, 2005)

With Shlomo Carlebach Shlomo Sings with the Children of Israel (Hiney Anochi V'hayeladim) (1989) – percussion The Gift of Shabbos (1995) – percussion Open Your Hearts (Music Made From The Soul, Vol. 1) (1986 Recordings) (1997) – percussion Holy Brothers and Sisters (Music Made From The Soul, Vol. 2) (1986 Recordings) (1997) – percussion

Featured appearances Ashira Morgenstern, Ashira 2: Castle of Water (1985) – "Rachel (The Courage to Live)", "Tu B'Av" Various, Tomorrow Will Be Shabbos (2001) – "Kah Ribbon" Ashira Morgenstern, Faith is Like a Garden (2006) – "Circle Dance", "King and Emperor" Various, Symphony of the Spirit (2012) – "Soul Waves", "Forest Niggun", "Wandering", "Niggun Simcha", "Snow Gently Falling"