Melbourne / Beirut

Qanun, nay,
and the art of tarab.

A multi-instrumentalist working across Middle Eastern maqam music, Mediterranean traditions, and electronics, from solo recitals to festival stages.

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About

I'm a multi-instrumentalist specialising in Middle Eastern maqam music, playing qanun, nay, mizmar, and buzuq alongside the digital synthesiser and sequencer. I perform at live venues internationally and in high-end studio sessions, and I founded and direct the classical ensemble Ṣaltanah while co-founding the electronic project Ṭarabeat.

My years at the Arab Music Archiving and Research Foundation (AMAR) in Beirut, an archive of traditional Arabic recordings, built a deep network of artists and a knowledge of the tradition learned through oral methods. Living across many places and cultures has shaped a sound rooted in improvisation, blending styles to suit a wide range of events and audiences.

Portrait Camille El Feghali playing the qanun
Instruments
QanunOudMizmarNayBuzuq SazSanturDudukSynthPercussion
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Upcoming

  • 18–19Jun

    Dark Mofo

    Hobart, TAS · Ṣaltanah, solo qanun & roving sets

    Festival
  • 23Jun

    RRR Radio

    Melbourne · Ṣaltanah live interview

    Radio
  • 28Jun

    PBS Radio

    Melbourne · Ṣaltanah live session & interview

    Radio
  • 02Jul

    Melbourne Recital Centre

    Primrose Potter Salon · Ṣaltanah

    Concert

For bookings and current availability, get in touch.

Electronic project

Ṭarabeat

Founded in Beirut in 2016, Ṭarabeat draws on classical Middle Eastern music, its maqamat and rhythms, and supplements the oud, nay, qanun, santur, and riqq with sequencers, synthesisers, and bass to build an energetic blend of dance music inspired by tarab, Sufi, and regional folk.

The shows are one of a kind: a rotating lineup of players and vocalists gives each one a fresh touch. The highlight is the Dabke, a traditional circle dance led into the crowd with mizmar and tabl drum, for a truly immersive experience.

Live instrumentsElectronic beatsLive singers Belly dancersVisual effectsImmersive dance
Live photo Ṭarabeat performing live
  • Kazdoura House, funk, and jazz on a spirited roadtrip through Lebanon.
  • Tourath Turkish Sufi music meets the heterophony of Arabic melody.
  • Raving Darwich Sufi spirit with techno and psychedelic textures.
  • Jager Bamb German techno driving Arabic improvisation.
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Listen & watch

These pull live from your Spotify, SoundCloud, and a YouTube performance. Want a specific video or your latest single featured instead? Send me the link and I'll swap it in.

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Acclaim

  • 2023
    Grammy nomination
    65th Annual Grammy Awards, featured performer on Christopher Tin's Old World soundtrack.
  • 2024
    Green Room Award
    For composition on Zaffé at Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Selected performances

  • Zaffé, Melbourne Fringe2024
  • MOOMBA Festival2024
  • WOMADelaide2023
  • Sydney Festival2023
  • Brunswick Music Festival2023
  • TedX panel talk2023
  • NYE Docklands2023
  • Eurockéennes de BelfortFrance

Selected productions

  • Old World soundtrack, with Christopher TinGrammy-nominated video game OST, 2023
  • TarabeatOriginal album of electronic Arabic music
  • The Balkan Route, No Borders MusicVinyl release collaboration
  • Eye Looking at Large Glass BrokenComposition with Raafat Ishak, Heide Museum
  • Ada, Asmin and the Analytical EngineUnderscore for Lemony S Puppet Theatre
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Teaching & workshops

Arabic music appreciation

Interactive workshops on maqams, rhythms, and the history of Arabic music, for schools, festivals, and community groups, at every level.

Arabic Jams at Capers

Host of monthly Arabic jam sessions, an open, interactive space to explore and appreciate Arabic musical traditions together.

French tutoring

One-to-one lessons with a native speaker, from conversation practice to exam preparation, in person or online.

Cultural tours

Guided experiences with Culture Quest and as a freelance guide, drawing on years leading tours in Beirut and Europe.

Let's make something.

Booking a performance, planning a workshop, or setting up French lessons? Tell me what you have in mind and I'll get back to you soon.

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← Back to projects Founder & director

Ṣaltanah سلطنة

Dedicated page coming soon

Classical Arabic ensemble built around maqam, tarab, and the slow art of listening together.

← Back to projects Co-founder

Ṭarabeat طربيت

Dedicated page coming soon

Electronic project blending classical Middle Eastern scales and rhythms with synths, in the living tradition of tarab.

← Back to projects Core member

Estudiantina of Melbourne

Dedicated page coming soon

Reviving traditional Greek music, with a focus on the Smyrneika and Rebetiko genres.

← Back to projects Core member

The Kismet Project

Dedicated page coming soon

Turkish, Balkan, and Middle Eastern music fused with jazz influences.

← Back to projects Solo

Qanun & Nay recitals

Dedicated page coming soon

Solo and collaborative sets spanning classical and contemporary Arabic music, scaled to the room.

← Back to projects Roving

Mizmar & Zaffé

Dedicated page coming soon

Loud, celebratory processional sets for weddings, openings, and festivals.