• Luminato 2023

Leen

• Musician

Leen is a newcomer artist from Syria. Over the past five years, music provided her with a safe space and strength. Singing gave her the power she needed to express her identity and to connect to her soul, home and family she left behind. 
 
Leen started her music education at the age of 8 at the Arabic institute of Aleppo.  
After arriving to Canada, her passion for classical Arabic led her to the Canadian Arabic Orchestra, where she has been performing as a choir singer since 2017. Her last project “Kazdoura”, serves up Arabic fusion with a modern twist. their style is a cross-cultural blend of Eastern and Western music, they released their first album June 2022 
 
Leen has received a newcomer artist award from Toronto art foundation in 2019. She was invited to perform at many festivals in Toronto and Montreal such as Mixto, Orientalys, Small World fest, Agha khan summer festival and others.