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Okotécho guides the listener into a sonic world brimming with hope, aspiration, and lyricism found in the exceptional interlude between the Middle East, Arboriginal and the West. Under the artistic direction of composer Katia Makdissi-Warren, Okotécho explores mixed music and musical sounds through its own compositions.
Joseph Khoury
Percussionist
Presentation
Of Lebanese origin, Joseph Khoury discovered oriental percussion at the age of 3. His passion for music blossomed during his studies at the National Higher Conservatory of Music in Lebanon, where he trained with Gaby Hasouany, Wassim El-Helou, and Fady Yaacoub. As a gifted student, Joseph topped the Conservatory in percussion for three consecutive years. He has showcased his talent alongside renowned musicians in Canada, the United States, and Lebanon, specializing in instruments such as darbouka, riq, ketim, and dahola. In Montreal, he has been a part of various orchestras and accompanied oriental dancers for over a decade. He has been collaborating with Oktoecho since 2011.