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A homegrown, underground oud artist.
Clarissa Bitar is a Palestinian oud virtuoso, composer, multi instrumentalist, and producer from Los Angeles. Their solo EP Bayati showcases the maqam Bayati in Arab music. Their album Hassan Sabi is a homage to the oud. In Bakhaf Al Layl, Clarissa takes us through a journey of longing, grief, and love.
Clarissa Bitar plays contemporary and traditional Arabic music centered on the oud, bridging Palestinian heritage with modern production and modal exploration.
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Live performances feature intimate, intricate solo oud arrangements and traditional Middle Eastern acoustic compositions.
Clarissa Bitar is a Palestinian-American oud musician and composer based in Los Angeles, California.