He studied oriental music at the Lebanese National Conservatory and took 3 years of Vocal technique & Music Theory with composer Zaki Nassif.
Following this, he continued his Musicology studies at the University of Kaslik.
His career began as a choir member for the infamous singer, Fairuz. Throughout for 4 years, he also participated in the Studio El Fan program in 1988.
Andre continued his career by taking part in Lebanese festivals and TV programs all over the world.
Even so, today, he is the head of the entertainment program of one of the biggest Lebanese festivals in North America, “The Ottawa Lebanese Festival.”
In 1993, Andre and Jerry Absi created Stars Of Lebanon Theatre Group (SOL). To date, the group has showcased up to 17 productions: Sahriyeh, Summer of 840, A Dedication to Zaki Nassif in association of the Lebanese Embassy, & a Night Dedicated to Ziad Rahbany, Bil Nissbi La Boukra Shou, Nazel El Sourour, Sandy Snack 1 and 2, a tribute to Melhem Baraket, and many musical concerts. Andre carries the title of Artistic Director in the Stars of Lebanon group.
In the summer of 2003, Andre and the legend Wadih El Safi, participated in a special tribute to Zaki Nassif in Beirut, Lebanon.
During his career, he recorded 5 CD’s: 3 are composed by his previous teacher, Zaki Nassif, as well as Samir Sfeir, Souheil Fares and many others, and 2 Byzantine hymns.
Touring Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Australia, USA and Canada, throughout the last 36 years, he has performed over 1700 events for the Lebanese community across the world.
To honour the Lebanese tradition and showcasing their love for their country, Andre and the Stars Of Lebanon cast presented the well known play by Mansour Rahbani “ Sayf 840 ” as a 30 year celebration, in January of 2024. He portrayed the main role of “ Sayf El Bahr ”.
Andre continues to carry his love for Lebanon and his strong passion for music, spreading his talent across the world.
NCCAR is Celebrating November - Lebanese Heritage Month under the patronage of the Embassy of Lebanon, Ottawa.
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