Our Story
City Bird was born to fill a void. When Tamar Eisenman noticed that the available offerings of children's music didn’t reflect the experiences of her own family—two moms and their daughter—she teamed up with longtime friend and musical collaborator Sagit Shir. Together, they envisioned a project where all children could feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. This was the germination of City Birds, followed by a journey of exploration where Tamar & Sagit went on to create music that looks up to children as the intelligent, sophisticated and ever learning creatures that they are. Tamar and Sagit bring the same sensitivity, attention, and artistic integrity to City Birds as they do to their adult-oriented work, maintaining the highest standards of creativity and care.
Sagit Shir is the co-founder of the indie rock duo Hank & Cupcakes, gaining recognition from major outlets like MTV, New York Post, Vogue and Rolling Stone. Signed to BMG, she toured extensively while welcoming her two daughters, and now dedicates her talents to teaching music and songwriting, specializing in early childhood music education. Sagit brings her twenty five year background in music education and songwriting into City Birds. With a focus on early childhood, Sagit’s contributions to City Birds are geared toward developing musical skills and emotional intelligence in young audiances. Sagit lives with her partner Ariel and their daughters Sasha & Maya.
Tamar Eisenman, an Emmy-nominated musician renowned for her energetic guitar riffs and diverse "Hip-Rock" style that blends rock, folk, vulnerability and ruggedness. Her work includes a blend of rock, folk, and emotional depth, offering a rich auditory experience that can be used to enhance musical education and cultural awareness. Currently based in NYC, she is touring with City Birds, SEI, a multi-guitar performance show created with Kaki King, and has released her latest album, Rain & Dirt, which showcases a multicultural musical experience. Tamar lives with her partner Nataly and their daughter Lev.
