Hi, I’m Radwan Altaleb.
1980s - Humble Beginnings
Radwan Altaleb was born in Damascus, Syria, in 1974 He started to learn Oud from his father and his oldest sister at the age of 8. His passion is for the old oud sound, especially instruments made in Syria.
1990s - Academic Studies
Radwan went on to join the Syrian Middle Institute of Music at the age of 12 and then joined the High Institute of Music in 1992. Radwan graduated in 1997 in Damascus, Syria with a Degree in music performance mastering Oud.
2000s - Professional Career
Radwan went on to join the National Syrian Orchestra, Palmyra Band as an Oudist.
2010s - The Move to Canada
Radwan eventually moved to Canada after the war in Syria and founded Syca Band which Became the Arabest Orchestra later in 2016. Radwan now teaches Oud and lives in Ontario, Canada.