Abathar Kmash performing with Ogaro Ensemble

Abathar Kmash

أباذر قماش

Oud Player | Music Pedagogue | Composer | Transcultural Musician

Bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions through the oud, cello, and intercultural collaboration.

Abathar Kmash performing on oud

About Abathar Kmash

Born in As-Suwaida, Syria in 1987, I am an oud and cello performer with a passion for transcultural music. Currently pursuing an M.A. in Music.World at Hildesheim University, I have dedicated my career to bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions.

As the founder of Ogaro Ensemble and instructor at Hildesheim University, I create musical experiences that span from Damascus to Istanbul, from Alexandria to Baghdad.

Interested in Music Lessons?

I offer instruction in oud, cello, and Arabic music theory. Contact me to learn more about lessons and availability.

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