Bio

Kazdoura is a Toronto-based band that serves up Arabic fusion with a modern twist. Equal parts nostalgia and reinvention, their style is a cross-cultural blend of Eastern and Western music, mixing old-world Arabic classics with jazz, funk, electro-pop, and disco.

Singer Leen Hamo and multi-instrumentalist Johnny Abou Chacra founded the project in the summer of 2020, quickly finding success online, with their videos collecting more than 3 million views on TikTok.

Leen is a singer and songwriter from Syria whose passion for classical Arabic music led her to collaborate with both classical and contemporary artists, aiming to reinvigorate this genre.

Johnny is a jazz-trained rocker who embraced the idea of learning and playing songs from his Lebanese background. As Kazdoura, he and Leen fused old Arabic classics into a repertoire that has resonated with audiences both in concert and online.

In October 2021, Kazdoura released their debut single, “Wain” which received support from radio stations in North America. The band has been performing extensively in Toronto and beyond, where they have built a strong fan base.

Discography

7issar

Publication: 2023

Ya Salam

Publication: 2023

Salma Ya Salma

Album: Album 1
Publication: 2023

Titi Titi

Album: Album 1
Publication: 2023

Killo Birooh

Publication: 2023

Wain

Publication: 2023

Album 2

Publication: 2021

Album 1

Publication: 2023

Quotes

In addition to being an accomplished musician and performer, Leen’s vision of a group uniting musicians from different backgrounds is aligned with our vision for bringing people together through the power of music, and we are thrilled to see her career progress.

Jonathan Campbell
Head of Industry Programming -
Small World Music Highlights

Our past collaborations with Kazdoura and Leen on various shows have been both enriching and impactful, highlighting their vital role in the Arabic community in Toronto.
Over the past few years, I have closely followed the journey of Kazdoura as they have grown as a band and as individual performers.
Their unique fusion of Arabic and jazz musical traditions has captivated audiences, both locally and beyond

Kristyn Gelfand
Managing Director -
Uma Nota Music and Production

If you’re looking for chill vibes and a band of many fun sounds, look no further than this duo right here. Kazdoura is INCREDIBLE, and they are only just beginning!
Trust me on this, you need to go stream their EP now because it’ll easily be amongst your top played albums of the year (my favorite song from the EP is “Titi Titi” personally).
Between Leen’s sultry voice and Johnny’s prowess with jazz instruments, it’s hard not to love the music they’ve created. And it’s cool to see from where they draw inspiration.

Sa’alouni El Nas

Music Video

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