Farah Kaddour is a buzuq player, composer, and music scholar based in Beirut who integrates her artistic practice into music related projects as a program officer at Action for Hope. This foundation, formed in 2025, provides cultural development and relief for communities displaced by war or extreme poverty.
She is a member of SANAM, a contemporary Arabic music ensemble; a co-founder of TILT alongside fellow Lebanese musicians Samah Boulmona and Ali Hout;.
Kaddour released her own debut solo album, Badā, in 2024. As one of the most prominent buzuq players in the Arabic-speaking world, Kaddour hopes to elevate female musicians and composers through her work.
In 2025, Farah Kaddour was one of the Aga Khan Music Awards 2025 finalists.
Discography:
Badā (Asadun Alay Records, 2024)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.