Akram Abdulfattah

Akram Abdulfattah is a young Palestinian-American violin master who combines jazz with middle eastern and Indian music. Akram is influenced by Hindu, Turkish, and Persian styles, reflecting the rich legacy and culture of oriental sounds in a modernised fashion, with western folk and even rock influences apparent in his work.

Akram and his multinational 5 piece group have become well established on the UK venue and festival scene, with highlights such as London shows at Rich Mix and PE Jazz Club, performing at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room, and festival appearances at Shambala, Greenbelt, Knockengorroch and Cambridge Folk. For 2026, Akram will be exploring further opportunities in Europe, and Scandinavia in particular, having performed for the first time in Sweden this summer.

As an independent artist, he’s had to overcome several challenges inherent in an underdeveloped Palestinian instrumental music field, that lacks resources and infrastructure. His collaborative skill working with musicians from within and beyond the borders of his homeland is what’s propelled him to the international scene alongside amazing cross genre ensemble. His latest album  “Abu Kenda” was well received, with Songlines magazine’s 4* review among its plaudits.