Wissam Joubran

About

Musician, composer, and master lute maker. In 2009, he was presented with the Arab Muhr award at the Dubai International Film Festival.

Before Fame

He made his first instrument when he was six years old.

Trivia

He was the first Arab luthier (lute-maker) to have graduated from Antonio Stradivarius Institute.

Family Life

His family was residing in Nazareth, Israel, when he was born. He was part of the family Joubran, famous for making string instruments for more than a century.

Associated With

He could be considered the Arab Carlos Montoya.