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Yacoub G. Al-Atrash

b. 1978

Palestinian music composer and maestro

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About Yacoub G. Al-Atrash

Born 1978. Yacoub G. Al-Atrash is a composer.

Yacoub G. Al-Atrash (born 1978) is a music composer and conductor from Palestine. Over the years, Al-Atrash has participated and performed in festivals such as International Festival of Carthage, Jerash Festival, and Mawazine.

Al-Atrash has led orchestras with artists such as Mohammed Assaf, Assala, Omar Al-Abdallat, and Hany Shaker.

Biography Al-Atrash was born in 1978 in the town of Beit Sahour in Palestine. In the following year, he started the band Awtar which included 18 musicians.

In 2014, his work, Palestine Light of Hope, received the Palestine International Award.

In 2021, he started Our Voices with Your Songs project.

Awards and recognition 2014: Palestine International Award

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Important facts

Born
24 September 1978, Beit Sahour, State of Palestine
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Composer
Nationality
Palestine
Education
Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, Jordan Academy of Music
Also known as
Yacoub George Al-Atrash

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yacoub G. Al-Atrash?

Palestinian music composer and maestro

When was Yacoub G. Al-Atrash born?

Yacoub G. Al-Atrash was born on 24 September 1978 in Beit Sahour, State of Palestine.

What is Yacoub G. Al-Atrash's occupation?

Yacoub G. Al-Atrash is a composer.

What nationality is Yacoub G. Al-Atrash?

Yacoub G. Al-Atrash's recorded nationality: Palestine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yacoub G. Al-Atrash

· Wikidata: Q109417010

· DBpedia: Yacoub G. Al-Atrash

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