Wasim Arslan

Amsterdam-based Syrian singer Wasim Arslan's much-anticipated debut album Ma Bain will be released on May 10th, marking a powerful artistic milestone in his personal journey of transformation. The release will be celebrated with a special concert at TOBACCO Theater in Amsterdam, offering an immersive introduction to his world of sound, soul, and story. Ma Bain, meaning “In Between”, reflects the emotional landscape Wasim has navigated since leaving Syria and rebuilding his life in Europe. The album captures the tension between dualities: light and darkness, oppression and freedom, love and fear. At the heart of it all lies a profound journey of self-liberation and inner truth, which became his compass through times of uncertainty. Musically, Ma Bain is a genre-defying fusion of acoustic and electronic elements, blending Arabic and Western influences with striking originality. Wasim’s powerful, expressive voice carries the listener through a wide emotional spectrum: From grief and frustration to hope, nostalgia, friendship, cultural pride, and joyful celebration.