Artists
Amal Murkus (Palestine/Israel)
Pioneering a post-modern style of Mediterranean music, singer/composer Amal Murkus melds pop elements with Palestinian folklore and traditional Arabic heritage, railing against the marginalisation of Arab Palestinian culture. Boasting one of the most beautiful voices in the Middle East, Amal's three solo albums since 2000 are acclaimed for weaving Palestinian poetry with western instrumentation.