Rammah Mohammad, 2023 Finalist
Rammah is a singer, songwriter, performer, and vocal coach in Toronto. As a newcomer from Syria (2018), he has joined the Canadian Arabic Orchestra as a soloist in the choir, held roles in operettas with St. Anne's MADS, co-founded Strings & Friends Ensemble and has performed in many events, festivals and tours. With a passion for singing in many languages including Arabic, English, Italian and Spanish, he is now writing his first album entitled Atheer.
Learn more about 2023 Breakthrough Artist Award finalist Rammah Mohammad by reading below.
In your own words, can you describe your practice and why you're drawn to the art you do?
Singing gives me joy every day and I have had a very strong passion for singing since I was a child. Later, when I started taking lessons and understanding my voice, I felt like I found a missing piece of my heart.When I'm not working, I'm learning, practising, trying new methods, and ideas to develop my voice and help my students.
Tell us what it means to be recognized as a Toronto Arts Foundation Award finalist.
I'm so happy and grateful to be recognized as a Toronto Art Foundation Award finalist, because since I came to Canada in 2018 I wished and worked really hard to get my art recognized, and to find the connections and the guidance to what should be my next steps. I believe this recognition is a great opportunity for my art.