Maryam Shakaa
Maryam Shakaa is a Palestinian oud player, singer and composer, whose music bridges heritage and innovation. A winner of the International Oud Competition in Lebanon and first-place recipient of the Palestine’s Voice Competition, Shakaa has established herself as one of the most promising young voices in contemporary Arabic music. Beginning her journey with the Edward Said National Arabic Orchestra in Palestine, after relocating to Toronto, Shakaa collaborated with the Canadian Arabic Orchestra, making her debut in a full Umm Kulthum tribute concert, and recently joined the Firdaus Orchestra, an all-women ensemble under Expo City Dubai, performing in four concerts during the Promise of Music Festival in Toronto.
Through her soulful oud performances and vocals, Maryam preserves the spirit of Arabic music while reimagining it for global audiences, connecting emotion, identity, and cultural storytelling. Maryam is also a member of Trio Jarzeem, a pioneering ensemble of three oudists who tour internationally to perform original compositions that fuse tradition with innovation.
Performing across France, the UK, the United States, and the Middle East, Shakaa continues to share her music internationally — bridging cultures through the expressive power of the oud and the timeless language of emotion.