Bashar Murad

**Bashar Murad** is a Palestinian singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist from Jerusalem, blending alt-pop, electronic beats, and Arabic musical traditions to craft bold, socially charged anthems. Often dubbed the "Palestinian Lady Gaga" for his flamboyant style and unapologetic activism, his music tackles themes like identity, occupation, queer rights, and resistance with raw honesty. Tracks like "Wild West" (a collab with Icelandic experimental group Hatari) and "ITSAHELL!" fuse gritty synths with Arabic instrumentation, while his haunting cover of "Mawtini" reimagines a classic Arabic patriotic poem through a modern lens.

Murad’s work transcends borders—he’s been featured on NPR, at global festivals, and in art exhibitions, using his platform to amplify marginalized voices. Whether singing about freedom in "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" or embracing chaos in "MASKHARA: THE REMIXES," his art rebels against oppression with glitter-drenched defiance. Based between Jerusalem and Reykjavík, he’s become a symbol of Gen-Z resilience in the face of political and cultural erasure.

Genres

Pop

Experimental

R&b

Folk

Rock

Electronic

Indie

Alt Pop

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Latest Release

ITSAHELL!

Bashar Murad

Single - Released June 28, 2024