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Joseph Tawadros
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Musicians · b. 1983

Joseph Tawadros

Egyptian-born Coptic Australian multi-instrumentalist and oud virtuoso

Born
6 October 1983
Cairo
Country
Egypt
Active
1995–
Discography
13 albums

Biography

Joseph Tawadros is a jazz musician who plays oud. Joseph Tawadros was born on 6 October 1983 in Cairo. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 13 albums, from “Angel” (2008) to “The Virtue of Signals” (2024). Honours include Member of the Order of Australia (2016) and honorary doctorate (2025).

Joseph Tawadros (born 6 October 1983) is an Egyptian-born Australian award-winning multi-instrumentalist and oud virtuoso. Tawadros has won the ARIA Award for Best World Music Album seven times: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Angel 2008
The Hour of Separation 2010
Concerto of the Greater Sea 2012
Chameleons of the White Shadow 2013
Permission to Evaporate 2014
Truth Seekers, Lovers and Warriors 2015
The Bluebird, The Mystic And The Fool 2018
Betrayal Of A Sacred Sunflower 2019
Live at the Sydney Opera House 2020
Hope in an Empty City 2021
History Has a Heartbeat 2022
To Those Who Came Before Us 2023
The Virtue of Signals 2024

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Joseph Tawadros play?

Joseph Tawadros is known for playing oud.

When and where was Joseph Tawadros born?

Joseph Tawadros was born 6 October 1983 in Cairo.

What are Joseph Tawadros's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Angel (2008), The Hour of Separation (2010), Concerto of the Greater Sea (2012), Chameleons of the White Shadow (2013) and Permission to Evaporate (2014).

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