Ibrahim Maalouf
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Ibrahim Maalouf is a Lebanese-French trumpeter, composer, and producer renowned for his innovative fusion of jazz, classical, and Arabic music. Born in Beirut on November 5, 1980, he moved to France during the Lebanese Civil War and was raised in Paris. His father, Nassim Maalouf, was a prominent trumpeter who invented the quarter-tone trumpet, enabling the performance of Arabic maqams on a Western instrument. Ibrahim began trumpet lessons at age seven and later studied at the Conservatoire de Paris. Maalouf's career has been marked by numerous accolades, including two Grammy nominations: one in 2022 for Queen of Sheba, a collaboration with Angélique Kidjo, and another in 2023 for Todo Colores from his album Capacity to Love. He has also received multiple French music awards, such as the César Award for Best Original Score in 2017. Throughout his career, Maalouf has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Sting, Quincy Jones, Sharon Stone, and Angélique Kidjo. He has performed in over 40 countries and sold out major venues like the Accor Arena in Paris. His music often addresses themes of inclusion, cultural identity, and unity. Maalouf continues to be a prominent figure in the music world, known for his genre-blending compositions and performances that bridge cultural divides.
Music style
French Jazz, Jazz
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