Toby Tobias — artist
Toby Tobias is a South African-born singer-songwriter and composer whose music gracefully weaves modern folk and jazz with funk and global rhythms . A graduate of the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, he leads The Toby Tobias Ensemble in duo, trio, or full-band formats, delighting audiences across theaters, clubs, colleges, festivals, and community centers. Rooted in his Johannesburg upbringing—shaped by apartheid-era challenges—and refined through studies and life in Tel Aviv and New York, his compositions reflect a soulful blend of cultural heritage and innovative musicality.Whether performing solo with acoustic guitar and harmonica or leading the Ensemble’s expansive, rhythmically rich arrangements, Toby’s performances are both intellectually engaging and joyfully spirited. His repertoire spans original compositions and reimagined covers that honor his global influences and community-focused storytelling.