ABU-KHADER, Shireen

Shireen is a Palestinian Jordanian Canadian artist, composer and educator living in Toronto, Canada. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Oberlin College Conservatory in 1994 and a Master’s degree in Choral Music from the University of Southern California in 1998, Shireen’s musical odyssey drew her to Palestine to teach music for several years. Expanding on her experience and passion, Shireen founded Dozan wa Awtar Music Establishment in 2002, which contributed greatly to her personal and professional development. She earned her PhD Music Education from the University of Toronto in 2019.

She is known for her work on the Syrian song "Lau Rahal Soti." This song, arranged by Abu-Khader, conveys a message about the strength found in collective expression during challenging periods. The song's theme emphasizes the power of raising voices in unity when facing adversity. Abu-Khader maintains an active presence on Instagram, where she shares her work and engages with her followers. Her Instagram account, @shireenabukhader, has 870 followers and 397 following, with 36 posts shared.