Tarek Funk is Syrian Palestinian multi-instrumentalist/emcee/band leader. Since 2009, he has independently toured Canada from coast to coast, performed in intimate DIY venues as well as large festivals, and has released 3 LPs and 3 EPs, as well as a number of guest appearances on other artists’ tracks. Tarek Funk makes liberation themed music with poetic conscious lyricism and powerful political messages. His 4pc live band sound tastefully blends Hip-Hop, Arabic folk, Afrobeat, Funk, Cumbia, Drum & Bass and experimental Jazz. Tarek Funk has shared stages with world-class artists such as Femi Kuti, Yasiin Bey, Raekwon The Chef, The Souljazz Orchestra, Ahmed Moneka, Lemon Bucket Orchestra, Kimmortal, and Shad to name a few. Tarek Funk performs in multiple formats, including with a 4pc band, as an MC with a DJ, and as a solo MC/multi-instrument live looper, depending on the occasion. Tarek Funk is best described as one half James Brown, one half Black Thought, one half Fela Kuti, All halves enigma.
