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Omar Kamal

Omar Kamal is a globally recognised singer, composer and producer from Nablus, Palestinian. A diverse range of multicultural influences have given him a rich and varied taste in music ranging from Jazz and western classical to Arabic and oriental music, making Omar one of the most authentic and open artists to emerge from the region in years.

 

Work on Omar’s debut album began in early 2015 with Emmy winning producer Dave Pierce (Michael Buble, The Frank Sinatra Estate)  and legendary producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Jon Bon Jovi, Aerosmith) with a number of exciting international collaborations  and some of the greatest session players who have worked with the likes of Michael Jackson and Sir Paul McCartney. Recording of the album took place in London, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Vancouver and the prestigious Capitol Studios in Hollywood with the album – SERENADE – released in 2017.

 

The huge success of Omar’s debut album was followed by a successful musical tour, during which he performed in major cities such as London, Amman, Manama, Abu Dhabi, Giza Pyramids, and opened one of the leading festivals in the Arab world at the Beiteddine Palace in Lebanon. Omar was awarded the DIAFA international award later that year for the best upcoming Arab artist category.

 

In 2018 Omar began work on his second album, titled ‘Show Me The Light’ inspired by the journey to light through music. The music on the album combined the best of international efforts through featuring orchestrators from LA to London, Lyricists from Lebanon to Chile, and session players from London to Istanbul, all pulled together by the vision of Omar Kamal as executive producer. The album title track ‘Show Me The Light’ entered the UK top 10 chart positions in 2019.

 

After the album was successfully released, Omar embarked on an International tour starting in Amman through to London’s West End, Dubai Opera House, Bahrain, and New York’s Jazz At Lincoln Centre. The tour resumed after a hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, returning to Dubai Opera with another sold out show in December 2020. Omar Kamal  returned in 2022 with a sold out show at one of the most iconic jazz venues in Europe and the entire world at Ronnie Scott’s in London.

 

About the Live Show:

 

Omar Kamal has a voice that transcends borders and decades. His honest, pure power and

capacity for connection is the same genius that has defined the careers of the greatest

singing legends – influences felt in his eclectic catalogue and captivating performances

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Omar Kamal at The Appel Room on October 18 — One Night Only!

Omar Kamal at The Appel Room on October 18 — One Night Only!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Omar Kamal has a voice that transcends borders and decades. His honest, pure power and capacity for connection is the same genius that has defined the careers of the greatest singing legends – influences felt in his eclectic catalogue and captivating performances from Sinatra’s jazz and swing to timeless Arab idols like Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Fairouz. In concert, he has a free-wheeling style that blends various eastern and western styles to create his own unique sound of what it ...

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Omar Kamal Releases 'In The Wee Small Hours' Previewing His New Album And World Tour!

Omar Kamal Releases 'In The Wee Small Hours' Previewing His New Album And World Tour!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Omar Kamal goes back to the origins from where his passion for singing started. The world of jazz, swing, and blues inspired him at the age of 15 to evolve from a young pianist engrossed in the classical world of music to a singer/composer embarking on an exciting journey to showcase his music with his voice as the lead instrument. “In The Wee Small Hours", a jazz standard released in the 1950s by Frank Sinatra, has been recreated by Omar ...

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Omar Kamal "The Palestinian Frank Sinatra" At The Appel Room On April 6th!

Omar Kamal "The Palestinian Frank Sinatra" At The Appel Room On April 6th!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

OMAR KAMAL- One Night Only- April 6th- The Appel Room- 7pm Omar Kamal has been called the “Palestinian Frank Sinatra", and with good reason. Singer/composer Kamal comes from the city of Nablus. His multi-cultural influences have given him a rich taste in music ranging from Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson to Arabic greats such as Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Fairouz, and even modern trendsetters like The Weeknd. In concert, he has a free wheeling style that blends various eastern and western ...

‘Right After Sinatra. Frank would have loved him’ Quincy Jones

 

‘Talk About Class, Omar’s got quite a bit of it’ Al Schmitt

 

‘It’s All about International, and I think he represents the future of music’ Bob Rock

 

‘It’s through sheer talent that his rise to fame came in a record time period’ Zahi Wehbe

 

‘The new crooner of the Middle East’ CNN WORLD

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Late Night Dreams...

Estuana Records
2021

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In The Wee Small...

Estuana Records
2021

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In The Wee Small Hours

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