Amal Kaawash
Amal Kaawash is a Palestinian multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Lebanon. She is primarily a singer and songwriter who has collaborated with musicians both locally and internationally, including in Denmark, Egypt, and Italy.
In her performances, Amal weaves together storytelling and music, exploring the relationship between voice and memory. She draws particular inspiration from the traditional songs of the Levant, especially Palestinian musical heritage. Her original compositions focus on everyday moments and personal experiences, blending traditional influences with experimental melodies.
Beyond her musical practice, Amal has an academic background in biology and visual arts. She has also worked in cartooning, where she created the character “Meiroun,” named after her ancestral village that was ethnically cleansed during the Nakba.
Amal is a member of the Nohye Al Ard initiative for agroecology and is deeply interested in exploring the connections between land, sound, cultural memory, and community bonds.
Amal Kaawash is a Palestinian multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Lebanon. She is primarily a singer and songwriter who has collaborated with musicians both locally and internationally, including in Denmark, Egypt, and Italy.
In her performances, Amal weaves together storytelling and music, exploring the relationship between voice and memory. She draws particular inspiration from the traditional songs of the Levant, especially Palestinian musical heritage. Her original compositions focus on everyday moments and personal experiences, blending traditional influences with experimental melodies.
Beyond her musical practice, Amal has an academic background in biology and visual arts. She has also worked in cartooning, where she created the character “Meiroun,” named after her ancestral village that was ethnically cleansed during the Nakba.
Amal is a member of the Nohye Al Ard initiative for agroecology and is deeply interested in exploring the connections between land, sound, cultural memory, and community bonds.
