Melbourne / Beirut

Camille El Feghali.

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

Featured on a Grammy-nominated album Green Room Award recipient Dark Mofo WOMADelaide Melbourne Recital Centre

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Ṣaltanah performing at Dark Mofo Live performances Camille presenting an Arabic music history workshop Workshops & teaching Ṭarabeat electronic studio session Studio & recording Mizmar and drums leading a zaffé through the crowd Zaffé & weddings

About

Camille El Feghali is a multi-instrumentalist specialising in Middle Eastern maqām music, playing qānūn, nāy, mizmār, and būzuq alongside the digital synthesiser and sequencer. He performs at live venues internationally and in high-end studio sessions, and founded and directs the classical ensemble Ṣaltanah while co-founding the electronic project Ṭarabeat.

His 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
QānūnʿŪdMizmārNāyBūzuq SazSantūrDudukSynthPercussion

Listen & watch

Live performances across Camille's projects, on YouTube.

Upcoming

For bookings and current availability, get in touch.

Ensembles & projects

Studio & recording

Camille records and performs across a broad range of instruments and traditions, blending acoustic Middle Eastern textures with contemporary electronic production. He works autonomously or in collaboration, from a single overdubbed line to a full arrangement.

His studio credits include his own album Tarabeat and featured playing on Christopher Tin's Grammy-nominated Old World. Available for sessions, remote recording, composition and arranging.

Instruments
QānūnʿŪdMizmār (zurna)NāyBūzuqSazSantūrDudukSynthPercussion
Styles
Arabic popFolkClassicalReligiousZafféTurkish popPsychedelicGypsySufiPersianGreekElectronic fusion
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Selected recordings & productions

Selected productionsSoundtrack, collaborations & commissions
TahmilahFeatured performer on Christopher Tin's Old World, nominated at the 65th Grammy Awards (2023). A tahmilah passes a single melody between soloist and ensemble, a cornerstone of the classical Arabic repertoire.
Ṭarabeat Original dub, house & techno tracks
KazdouraHouse, funk and jazz on a spirited instrumental roadtrip through Lebanon, evoking freedom, exploration and the country's vibrant atmosphere.

Recognition

  • 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.

Community

Beyond the stage, Camille runs and curates events that bring people together around Middle Eastern music.

Capers Jams

Open, monthly jam nights Camille hosts at Capers, an inviting space for players and listeners to gather and explore music together.

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Arabic jam sessions

Monthly Arabic-focused jams offering an interactive experience to explore and appreciate Arabic musical traditions, at every level.

Ziad Rahbani Tribute Concert

Organiser of a tribute concert celebrating the music of Ziad Rahbani, bringing musicians and community together for a beloved repertoire.

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