Artist Info: Bashar Murad

Bashar Murad (Arabic: بشار مراد) (b. 7 February 1993) is a Palestinian singer, lyricist, director and composer born and raised in Jerusalem. Bashar uses pop music and art as a vehicle to challenge stereotypes, the Israeli occupation, and to highlight social issues facing young generations of urban Palestinians. He is best known for his collaboration with Icelandic techno-punk band Hatari on the song "Klefi / صامد”.

Bashar grew up surrounded by the works and compositions of his fathers band Sabreen. [read more...]