Hewar

Hewar
CD Letters to a homeland, 2012
Background information
Origin	Damascus, Syria
Genres	Jazz fusion
Years active	2003 (2003)–present
Labels	Incognito, Dreyer Gaido
Members	Kinan Azmeh Dima Orsho Issam Rafea

Hewar (Arabic: حوار "Dialogue") is a jazz fusion band from Syria, formed in 2003. The band and its members are mainly known for their three CDs and concerts in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the US. Further, founding members Kinan Azmeh, Dima Orsho and Issam Rafea have performed and recorded their compositions inspired by Western and Arabic traditions as well as jazz influences with other Middle Eastern and European musicians.