Ala Ghawas

From his unforgettable English debut in Boston as a Bahraini Fulbright scholar in 2007 to his remarkable homecoming fifteen years later with the release of his first Arabic album, Ala Ghawas has forged an extraordinary bilingual career in music that resonates deeply with a generation of millennials in Bahrain as they navigate adulthood and complex identities.

His music captures the tension between East and West, presenting a distinct sound that skillfully fuses traditional Arabic influences—drawing from icons like Ziad Rahbani and Khaled Al Sheikh—with the artistry of western folk-rock songwriting, inspired by legends like Bob Dylan and Jackson Browne. This fusion is underscored by evocative and literate lyrics that oscillate between pessimism and provocation while remaining consistently compelling.

Celebrated as one of Bahrain's most influential artists of his generation. Ghawas has headlined every major music festival in Bahrain and captivated audiences at prestigious venues across Cairo, Kuwait, and Dubai. With a remarkable twenty-year career, he has released six studio albums and four live albums, including his 2021 release, "Brouvat Mout," which stands as his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful work to date.