Born in Kuwait on June 8 1970, from very artistic parents, Kamal showed unique talents for drawing and playing music from the early age of 3. He started learning guitar at the age of 9 but took it more seriously when he was 17. Kamal was educated as architect and has went through various musical experiences throughout his young age and college times; of which were Arabic bands, Flamenco, Rock and Blues bands. Late 80's to early 90's, he started discovering more of Jazz sounds and got to know Pat Metheny, Miles Davis, George Benson, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, among many others. In 1994 he moved to France, where he experienced another true musical atmosphere for four years, attending festivals and concerts in both France and Switzerland. He met artists from all over Europe and the world. There he created a more obvious interest for jazz, and developed his playing style. In 1997 he moved back for one year in Lebanon to work as architect; during which he met Ziad Rahbani and started to be a part of his ensemble. There he was convinced his real passion was music and nothing but that, and had to make a serious decision about his career, either to be an architect or a musician, and he chose to explore the musical world. That decision demanded a new travel to learn about music industry in its proper terms. He chose to go back for one more year in Paris to investigate as much as possible in the field.Kamal’s final return to settle in Jordan, and establish his own label and musical activity, led him to produce his first album “On a Jordan River’s Side” - K&G Productions 2003. At present, he is settled in Dubai, active as performer and producer. His main active bands are Kamal Musallam Group and Kamal Musallam Trio.
Check out Kamal's hit single Debut "Out of My City" on Radio:
Radio 1- 104.1- the UAE
Radio Bahrain - 96.5 - East province of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Kuwait.
QBS Radio Qatar- 97.5 - Qatar
Press:
Time Out Magazine Dubai
http://www.timeoutdubai.com/dubai/features/review.php?id=2944
Gulf News
http://www.gulfnews.com/tabloid/Entertainment/10209155.html
For bookings please contact:
bookings@kamalmusallam.net
For all media, sponsorship and corporate inquiries please contact:
Rebecca@Music-Master.com
Hi Kamal, I'm sure our paths will cross sooner than later. I am working with Shelley at the Fridge and also starting something up now with Rony and Ellie. See you around. Lisa www.lisahugo.net
Hi Kamal, nice to link up, I have been hearing about you for quite some time now. I am also based in Dubai...did the jazz fest this year. Feel free to drop by and have a listen to some of the tracks off my new album. Comments are always appreciated. Lisa www.lisahugo.net
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3 new songs on Primitive instinct!! "Bend"(Virage), "Elephant trance" and "Rise"(Elévation) I'm inviting you to discover and to comment them! Pleasant listening :o) Intidhar Kammarti
3 new songs on Primitive instinct!! "Bend"(Virage), "Elephant trance" and "Rise"(Elévation) I'm inviting you to discover and to comment them! Pleasant listening :o) Intidhar Kammarti
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