Huda Asfour is a Palestnian oud and kanoun player, born in 1982 in Lebanon. Huda spent her childhood in Tunisia, after which she moved to Gaza and later Ramallah. After high school she joined Birziet University, and became a member of the University's Ensamble (Sanabel) also, while in Ramallah, Huda joined the National Conservatory of Music where she studied musical history and theory under the supervision of Mr. Khaled Jubran. In 2001, she joined Al-Urmawi Center for Mashriq Music - Jerusalem. In 2004, she moved to Egypt to continue her education and established Jehar Ensemble with Tamer Abu Ghazaleh. Huda is currently a doctoral student at the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Washington DC,
She has performed in Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt and the DC metropolitan area. Huda reflects her journey as a Palestinian in her music while exploring different genres and styles.
Bonjour Huda, J'espère que tu vas bien et je te souhaite une très bonne année 2009 même si elle commence mal avec ce qui se passe à Gaza. A bientôt. Jasser
