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I am Hanan Halwany, a buzuq performer and composer with over 20 years of experience across Lebanon, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, India, and international platforms. I blend Arabic musical heritage with Western, African and Indian traditions to create a distinctive sound on the buzuq. As both a soloist and band leader, I have collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists and led cross-cultural ensembles, while also composing original music for television, radio and film. I enjoy mentoring students, training social activists, and teaching languages to help communities connect through music.…I am Hanan Halwany, a buzuq performer and composer with over 20 years of experience across Lebanon, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, India, and international platforms. I blend Arabic musical heritage with Western, African and Indian traditions to create a distinctive sound on the buzuq. As both a soloist and band leader, I have collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists and led cross-cultural ensembles, while also composing original music for television, radio and film. I enjoy mentoring students, training social activists, and teaching languages to help communities connect through music.

Hanan Halwany

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I am Hanan Halwany, a buzuq performer and composer with over 20 years of experience across Lebanon, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, India, and international platforms. I blend Arabic musical heritage with Western, African and Indian traditions to create a distinctive sound on the buzuq. As both a soloist and band leader, I have collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists and led cross-cultural ensembles, while also composing original music for television, radio and film. I enjoy mentoring students, training social activists, and teaching languages to help communities connect through music.…I am Hanan Halwany, a buzuq performer and composer with over 20 years of experience across Lebanon, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, India, and international platforms. I blend Arabic musical heritage with Western, African and Indian traditions to create a distinctive sound on the buzuq. As both a soloist and band leader, I have collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists and led cross-cultural ensembles, while also composing original music for television, radio and film. I enjoy mentoring students, training social activists, and teaching languages to help communities connect through music.

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I am Hanan Halwany, a buzuq performer and composer with over 20 years of experience across Lebanon, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, India, and international platforms. I blend Arabic musical heritage with Western, African and Indian traditions to create a distinctive sound on the buzuq.

As both a soloist and band leader, I have collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists and led cross-cultural ensembles, while also composing original music for television, radio and film. I enjoy mentoring students, training social activists, and teaching languages to help communities connect through music.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Founder, Composer & Lead Buzuqist at Lebanese Indian Connection

January 1, 2025 - Present

Founded and leads a cross-cultural ensemble blending buzuq, Indian tabla, guitar, and Arabic percussion. Performs original compositions and traditional Arabic repertoire across venues in Lebanon and the UAE, blending arranged repertoire with live improvisation.

Founder, Composer & Lead Buzuqist at ALSERKAL FESTIVAL – INTERRUPTING PATTERNS

March 1, 2025 - Present

Directed Tanaghom band and performed original repertoire for Ramadan programming.

Featured Soloist & Composer at TANWEER FESTIVAL

November 1, 2025 - Present

Invited to perform original compositions in collaboration with Indian tabla musician.

Collaborating Artist / Buzuq Performer & Composer at THEATRE OF DIGITAL ART (TODA)

November 1, 2025 - Present

Performed in a multicultural ensemble integrating Persian, Indian, and Arabic traditions.

Buzuq Soloist & Composer at NATIONAL MEDIA OFFICE | Atlantis The Royal

March 1, 2025 - Present

Performed curated traditional and original repertoire.

Buzuq Performer & Composer at SIKKA FESTIVAL

February 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated with Indian musicians performing Indian repertoire and original works.

Lead Buzuqist at Various Locations

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025

Led performances at major venues such as the 11th CCCL Gala in Kuwait, MusicHall (Dubai 2021–2022), Sofar Sounds (Beirut, 2018), and other cross‑cultural collaborations.

FIRDAUS ORCHESTRA - Buzuq Soloist & Composer at Expo 2020 Dubai / Expo City Dubai

January 1, 2020 - Present

Performed with global artists including Beyoncé, Atif Aslam, Andrea Bocelli, Ahlam, and A. R. Rahman. Recorded buzuq for Bollywood productions; performed at the Ambani wedding in Mumbai (2024).

Loubnan Assalam Orchestra - Buzuq Player & Composer at Lebanon

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2021

Played buzuq with an all-female orchestra; contributed to Honna Symphonic Orchestra sessions and appeared on LBCI TV; served on the executive board (2013–2021).

Education

Maîtrise License in Industrial Psychology & Teaching Diploma at Lebanese University

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Oud, Music and Oriental Singing at Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique, Lebanon

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Oriental Singing Studies at Higher Institute of Music, Antonine University

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Oriental Singing Studies at Higher Institute of Music, Antonine University

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

LCDT - Creative Arts Therapies Course (Art Therapies) at LCDT

November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013

Professional in Human Resources (Certificate of Completion) at SHRM–Morgan Institute

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Training of Trainers (ToT) - Peer Tutoring at Family Planning Organization

March 1, 2005 - March 1, 2005

Buzuq Lessons – Advanced level (Mohamad Matar) at Lebanon

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Research: The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organisational Climate – Case Study of the Oriental Orchestra at Oriental Institute / Higher Institute of Music, Antonine University

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014