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Luke Daniels is an English multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who grew up in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire. Daniels grew up playing the melodeon in the Irish tradition and gained early recognition after winning the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 1992.

Connection to Damascus

Born in Damascus; graduated from the Conservatoire of Damascus; performed with the Syrian Female Oriental Takht (2006-2015).

Known for

First woman solo oudist with the Syrian National Orchestra; AKDN-recognized artist.

Lifespan

c. 1988

Biography

Luke Daniels is an English multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who grew up in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire. Daniels grew up playing the melodeon in the Irish tradition and gained early recognition after winning the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 1992.