Ibrahim Maalouf is a distinguished French-Lebanese trumpeter, composer, and arranger known for his unique blend of classical music, jazz, and Arabic influences. Born on November 5, 1980, in Beirut, Lebanon, Maalouf moved to France with his family during the Lebanese civil war. He inherited his musical talent from his father Nassim Maalouf, a renowned classical trumpeter. Ibrahim is particularly noted for playing the
... MoreIbrahim Maalouf is a distinguished French-Lebanese trumpeter, composer, and arranger known for his unique blend of classical music, jazz, and Arabic influences. Born on November 5, 1980, in Beirut, Lebanon, Maalouf moved to France with his family during the Lebanese civil war. He inherited his musical talent from his father Nassim Maalouf, a renowned classical trumpeter. Ibrahim is particularly noted for playing the quarter-tone trumpet, which allows him to incorporate maqams—traditional Arabic scales—into his music.
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