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Presented in partnership with Lula Music and Arts Centre (LMAC) and Uma Nota as part of the 2024 Lulaworld Festival (May 30 to June 9)
LINA مخّول MAKOUL - LIVE IN TORONTO
MARSM Canada, Lula and Uma Nota present the Toronto debut of prominent independent Palestinian singer as part of the Lulaworld Festival.
Lina Makoul is an independent Palestinian pop singer-songwriter and one of the most prominent artists in Palesin over the last decade. Lina’s journey is inspiring and challenging which has led her to use art and music as a form of advocacy and resistance. Even when many are not able to use their voice for liberation. Lina has inspired hope through musical storytelling.
Lina is known for her wide vocal and musical range and multi-genre fusion, or as she likes to call it “Indie-pop in Arabic”. Lina writes, composes, directs, and produces her music videos independently in a place where is seen as a dangerous form of advocacy and resistance by the occupation. One of Lina’s main focuses is to grow alongside her fellow Palestinian creatives and artists in the music, film, and fashion scene. All of her videos are shot in Palestine by a fully Palestinian crew, all her outfits are designed by independent Palestinian designers showcasing the raw talent Palestine has to offer aiming to turn the Palestinian music scene into an industry.
Her career’s highlights include winning The Voice at 19 y/o, being Little Mix’s Glory Days Tour opening act across the UK, opening or 6lack in Abu Dhabi, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff in Blackpool and supporting the legendary rock band Queen+Adam Lambert.
Sweeping the audiences off their feet with a mesmerizing vocal and musical performance, she takes every person in the room on a musical journey as she shares the stories behind her lyrics on the piano and makes every single person want to dance and Dabkeh to her rap verses and catchy beats.
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With Supporting Act
DJ SHEN
Hailing from Cairo and Dubai, and currently making waves in Toronto's dynamic music scene. With a profound appreciation for both traditional and modern music, Shen’s performances serve as a bridge between diverse musical worlds, uniting sounds from the East and the West, the past and the present.
Having embraced Toronto as his current home, Shen has become a fixture in the city's nightlife. He has featured at renowned venues such as El Mocambo, Velvet Underground, Tapestry, Bar St. Lo, Pamenar, and the W Toronto, showcasing his talent for crafting seamless mixes that captivate audiences, taking them on a sonic expedition through emotions and cultures.
When he’s not behind the DJ decks, Shen is a full time music curator for BELLOSOUND. Constantly crafting playlists for hospitality, retail, and other luxury clients from Palo Alto to Riyadh.
With each performance, Shen hopes to spread the message of unity and camaraderie through music, reminding us all of the universal language that is music.
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LULA MUSIC AND ARTS CENTRE (LMAC)
Lula Music and Arts Centre brings live Latin, Brazilian, jazz, soul, global roots and more to the Lounge stage.
Presenting concerts, festivals, DJs, workshops and educational activities throughout the year, LMAC's programming is enhanced by Lula Lounge's classic, elegant and colourful decor as well as its full service restaurant and bar.
