Bashar Murad
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| Bashar Murad | |
|---|---|
 Bashar Murad Performing at Palestine Music Expo 2019 in Ramallah | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 7, 1993 |
| Origin | East Jerusalem |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Music Video Director, Social Activist |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Website | Facebook Page, Youtube Channel |
Bashar Murad (Arabic: بشار مراد; born February 7,1993) is a Palestinian singer, songwriter, and music video director based in East Jerusalem. His music addresses societal norms, the Israeli Occupation, and LGBT+ rights in the Middle East. He is the son of Said Murad, the founder of the Palestinian musical group, Sabreen. He's most commonly known for his collaboration with Icelandic band Hatari on the song Klefi / Samed (صامد), which was shortly released after Hatari raised the Palestinian flag at the grand finale of Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. [1][2][3][4]
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Early life[edit]
Murad was born in East Jerusalem in 1993 to Said Murad and Fadia Daibes. His father was the founder of one of the most influential Palestinian musical groups, Sabreen. Upon graduating from the Jerusalem American School, he pursued his Bachelor's degree at Bridgewater College, VA.
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
As lead artist[edit]
- "Voices",April 2017
- "Ilkul 3am Bitjawaz" (Everyone's Getting Married), January 2018
- "Shillet Hamal" (Bunch of Bums), July 2018
- "Ma Bitghayirni" (You Can't Change Me), September 2018
- "Ana Zalameh" (I'm A Man), November 2018
- "Shillet Hamal" (Bunch of Bums), July 2018
As featured artist[edit]
- "Klefi / Samed (صامد)" by Hatari (band), June 2019
References[edit]
- ^ Fontaine, Andie (5 June 2019). "Queer Musician Bashar Murad: "Just Being Palestinian Is Political"". The Reykjavík Grapevine. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Meet Bashar Murad: The Palestinian singer blurring gender lines". bbc. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ McArthur, Rachel. "Palestinian musician Bashar Murad's unlikely collaboration with Icelandic band tops 1m views". Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ Wheeler, Brad (21 May 2019). "Gay Palestinian pop singer Bashar Murad keeps dreaming big". Retrieved 17 July 2019.
