Kazdoura has been played on NTS shows including Discostan, with Khayal = خيال first played on 12 December 2024.

Kazdoura is a Toronto-based band that serves up Arabic fusion with a modern twist. Equal parts nostalgia and reinvention, their style is a cross-cultural blend of Eastern and Western music that blends old-world Arabic classics with jazz, funk, electro-pop, and disco

Rooted in Levantine Arabic music and fueled by genre-bending experimentation, Kazdoura’s debut album Ghoyoum is a vibrant fusion of Arabic Maqams, groovy rhythms, psychedelia, and soulful jazz saxophone.

Born from resilience and cultural connection, the project unites a Syrian singer (Leen Hamo) who was forced to leave her homeland due to war and a Lebanese multi-instrumentalist (John Abou Chacra). Their paths crossed at a Toronto fundraiser following the 2020 Beirut explosion—a moment that sparked a powerful musical synergy.

“Ghoyoum” is tribute to their heritage and personal journeys, echoing the voices of Arab artists who transform lived experiences into sonic storytelling.