Born to a Palestinian father and Japanese mother, Mariam Tamari has been making international headlines representing Palestine as soloist since the historical debut of the Palestine National Orchestra in 2010. In October 2013, she was the guest of honor at the 25th Anniversary Gala of the Cairo Opera House in October, simulcast in several countries. Acclaimed by critics for her “crystalline voice”, “profound expression”, “virtuosity” and “polished technique”, he has performed for the Emperor and Empress of Japan and two Prime Ministers of Japan, as well as the King and Queen of Jordan.