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Meet Sham, our lead vocalist! Sham’s charm, talent, and sensitivity flow through and throughout TAYF’s music, imbuing our sound with tarab— pure musical ecstasy ✨

Sham is a Chicago-based Syrian-American vocalist, born and raised in Damascus. She has been singing since a young age, and her voice carries the depth of diverse cultural and emotional experiences. For Sham, music is a refuge, a constant, and a way to connect deeply with herself and others. She performs across multiple genres, inspired by the rich traditions of her heritage and the wider world of music. She has performed with the Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra, and several other ensembles in the Chicago music scene. She is the lead singer in TAYF, especially close to her heart, and feels grateful for this path and for the chance to have crossed paths with such wonderful individuals.

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