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Samir Joubran

Renowned Palestinian oud player and composer, celebrated internationally.

Born
1973
Born in
Nazareth, Palestine
Path
Music
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Pioneering contributions to music and cultural preservation.

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Samir Joubran is a Palestinian oud virtuoso and composer. A graduate of the Abdul-Wahab Conservatory for Eastern Music, Cairo, he has significantly influenced the world of music with his performances and compositions, both as a solo artist and as a part of Le Trio Joubran with his brothers.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Samir’s path.

  1. 1994

    Founded Al’Een Nazareth Group (1994).

  2. 2002-2003

    Released Tamaas with his brother Wissam in 2002–2003, following solo albums Taqaseem (1996) and Sou’fahm (2001).

  3. 2003

    Received a two-year grant from the International Parliament of Writers (2003).

  4. 2004

    Selected for Rideau 2004 project in Montreal, first performance in North America (2004).

  5. Collaboration with Mahmoud Darwish, tribute CD.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Release of multiple acclaimed albums (2002-2018) including "Tamaas," "Randana," "Majâz," and more.

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  2. Frequent composition for films and documentaries, receiving several awards.

  3. Collaboration with renowned artists and poets, including Mahmoud Darwish.

  4. Innovative approach to oud playing, creating a unique musical expression.

  5. Pioneering the concept of three ouds played together by brothers.

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