Presented in partnership with Lula Music and Arts Centre (LMAC) as part of the 2023 Lulaworld Festival (May 16 to 21)

Noel Kharman is an Amman-based passionate Palestinian singer-songwriter from a small village near Haifa city. She is best known for doing mashup covers where she mixes Middle Eastern and Western music, creating a unique bridge between these two worlds through her powerful and angelic voice.

Her love for music is indescribable since childhood, however the big breakthrough in her career happened in 2015 when she published her first mash-up cover which was a mix of ‘Hello’ by Adele with Fairuz. The cover went viral overnight and since then, she became an instant internet sensation. The cover has gained over 30 million views on YouTube.

Since then, she has signed with GXR RECORDS and is working on her original EP; discovering her sound and style on this journey, whilst working with talented artists and producers in the industry. Her first three singles have reached more than 18 Million views on YouTube.

Her vision to bring the Middle Eastern sound and culture to international and influential platforms is coming to life. You can catch Noel performing live around the region, as well as continuing to release new original music.

Opening act: MALAYKA

As seen on MBC's The Voice, singer and actress Malayka has toured Canada and the Middle East and unites Middle Eastern and North American culture through her music. She has appeared on CBC, Global News TV, many Canadian music festivals, and shared stages with Mo Amer, P!nk, Samira Said and Massar Egbari.