Wael Kodeih began his musical career at a time when most rappers in the Middle East were putting out records in English and French. Wael, however, decided to rap in Arabic. He adapted rap music to his personal background and created his own sound and style. His lyrics - always polished, sharp and committed - speak about Lebanon, its crisis, its war, its youth and disillusionment with politics by the new generation.

Today, Wael is working with musicians in his new band, The Rayess Bek Orchestra. The musicians use traditional instruments like the oud (oriental luth) and nay (oriental flute) with bass, upright bass and groove box to form orchestral hip-hop in French and Arabic. They have performed all over the world, in such places as Paris, Casablanca, Liverpool and Berlin.

Playing three events only, it's one not to miss.

For tickets, please call:

Nadim Mohsen (AUB, LAU & Everywhere) 03 032717
Maher Dana (AUB) 03 907189
Cindy Mohsen (USJ) 03 676605
Mohammad Bazzi (Lebanese University) 70 915761