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Clarissabitar.com
Clarissa Bitar, a Palestinian oud virtuoso and composer from Los Angeles, graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Music degree, specializing in Ethnomusicology. They received awards for excellence in performance and had the privilege of playing nationally and internationally. Studying under esteemed oudists like Simon Shaheen and Charbel Rouhana, Clarissa expanded their musical expertise.
As a studio musician, Clarissa collaborates with diverse artists, including Massari, Elyanna, Omar Offendum, Ali Gatie, Mona Haydar, Sandhill, Nasri Atweh, and Rotana, infusing classical oud with various genres. Their solo EP "Bayati" (2019) showcases the maqam Bayati in Arab music. In 2021 they released their album “Hassan Sabi.”
Beyond music, Clarissa travels to perform and teach oud, sharing Arab music knowledge with younger generations, especially in the diaspora. Their music has been featured on radio, podcasts, in films, and on Netflix. Follow @clarissabitar on Instagram and TikTok for updates. Find their music on streaming platforms.
Clarissa Bitar, a Palestinian oud virtuoso and composer from Los Angeles, graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Music degree, specializing in Ethnomusicology. They received awards for excellence in performance and had the privilege of playing nationally and internationally. Studying under esteemed oudists like Simon Shaheen and Charbel Rouhana, Clarissa expanded their musical expertise.
As a studio musician, Clarissa collaborates with diverse artists, including Massari, Elyanna, Omar Offendum, Ali Gatie, Mona Haydar, Sandhill, Nasri Atweh, and Rotana, infusing classical oud with various genres. Their solo EP "Bayati" (2019) showcases the maqam Bayati in Arab music. In 2021 they released their album “Hassan Sabi.”
Beyond music, Clarissa travels to perform and teach oud, sharing Arab music knowledge with younger generations, especially in the diaspora. Their music has been featured on radio, podcasts, in films, and on Netflix. Follow @clarissabitar on Instagram and TikTok for updates. Find their music on streaming platforms.
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: oud palestinian alternativeMonthly listeners
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