An Evening with Rasha Nahas

Rasha Nahas is a multifaceted artist known for her distinctive approach to songwriting, storytelling, and performance. The Palestinian singer, composer, actress, and instrumentalist’s unique sound is rooted in her early training in classical guitar and her formative years in Haifa's underground music scene. Her genre-defying style weaves the traditional and popular musical influences of her homeland with the raw intensity of electric rock.

Her debut album, Desert (2021), was a personal chronicle of her migration from Haifa to Berlin. This was followed by her second album, Amrat (2023), released through leading independent UK label Cooking Vinyl. Marking her first venture into Arabic-language lyrics, Amrat explores themes of urban and rural duality. Recorded at 67 Studio in the occupied Golan Heights, the album features contributions from notable musicians in Palestine's indie music scene and propelled her to tour across Europe, South America, the UK, North Africa, and West Asia, including shows at SIM São Paulo, Glastonbury Festival, Midem, Sziget, WOMEX, Berlin International Film Festival, Palestine Music Expo and more.

Beyond her solo work, Nahas has extensive experience as a composer and writer for film and theater. Her credits include creating original pieces for Berlin's performing arts scene, Hamburg's Thalia Theater.

In 2024, Nahas made a special appearance in Season 2 of We Are Lady Parts (Channel 4 / Peacock)

Nahas is one of the first to receive the Bertha Foundation Artivism award.