Raed El Khazen

Raed El Khazen's musical journey began when he picked up the guitar and left college at 19 in post-war Beirut. He later earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he delved into diverse traditions and styles. Relocating to New York, he collaborated with renowned musicians for a decade before returning to Beirut to produce emerging talents, contributing to some of the most innovative sounds in the independent music scene in the region. With a fascination for film music, he composed for various screened media and continued performing alongside notable artists across three continents. Over 30 years, Raed's versatile expertise has made him a unique guitarist, composer and music producer, and a model for innovation in today's music industry.