Joseph Tawadros (born 6 October 1983) is an Egyptian-born Coptic Australian multi-instrumentalist and oud virtuoso. Tawadros has won the ARIA Award for Best World Music Album five times: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020. and 2021.

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Joseph Tawadros, James Tawadros and Matt McMahon : The Deep North Festival

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Joseph Tawadros Returns To Adelaide For 'World Music'

“This album is totally different to anything I’ve done before."

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Joseph Tawadros

"He followed through with a piece off the album 'The Prophet', titled 'Reason & Passion', with the audience erupting in applause halfway through."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Joseph Tawadros - World Music

"This album provides the soundtrack to so many moods and emotional soundscapes."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Joseph Tawadros - Truth Seekers, Lovers & Warriors

"Go buy."

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Album Review: Joseph Tawadros - Permission To Evaporate

"Though widely hailed as one of Australia’s finest musical talents, such an accolade doesn’t come close"

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Joseph Tawadros, Frank Yamma And More Named For National Folk Festival

The much-loved event returns in April

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Joseph Tawadros - Chameleons Of The White Shadow

This is truly world-class, world music, connecting sounds and styles across every conceivable border.

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Album Review: Joseph Tawadros - Chameleons Of The White Shadow

It’s fiery and exciting – closer to some crazy gypsy Battles record than any Kenny G cast-off.