Waleed Abdulhamid

Waleed Abdulhamid

Waleed Abdulhamid is a Canadian Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Vocalist, Music and Film Producer, and is known for his striking vocals, innovative bass technique, and his speed and precision on percussion. He has been an active member of the Toronto music scene since his arrival from Sudan in 1992, and is the recipient of the Canadian New Pioneer Award, African Tama Award, Reel World Film Festival Award, Canadian Film Board of Excellence Award, two-times DORA Award, and others. He demonstrates his versatility playing 20 instruments. Waleed has played and recorded with a large number of well-known artists including David Clayton Thomas of the Grammy Award winning band Blood, Sweat & Tears, and with the Motown legend The Drifters. However, Waleed is most proud of his role as a mentor to many acclaimed artists such as d’bi.Young, Ngozi Paul, and Zaki Ibrahim to name a few. Waleed has also been the subject of study for many researchers and PhD candidates seeking to understand the workings of the virtuoso mind. Waleed is also a Professor and faculty member of the Music Degree Program at Humber College.

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