Laith Alattar – Past Concerts

Arab American composer, vocalist, and oud player Laith Alattar performs an assortment of traditional and contemporary Arabic and Middle Eastern music. Laith grew up in Baghdad at the crossroads of Arab, Ottoman, Persian, and Indian music traditions and later completed music training at the University of Michigan School of Music while also studying Arabic music and maqam through private apprenticeships. Leaning on his dual-career background in psychology, culture, and decision science, Laith is proactive in fostering cross-cultural musical collaborations that brings communities together, including partnerships with diverse embassies in Washington, DC to promote cultural diplomacy and understanding and bridge musical traditions among different communities.