Noma's distinctive singing style presents a fusion between the Eastern and Western realms of music, integrating classical operatic technique into the melodic richness of Arabic maqams, expressive phrasing, and intricate vocal ornamentation.
Noma Mouna is an Arab American singer, pianist, and songwriter whose artistry bridges the rich traditions of Arabic music with the refinement of Western classical vocal technique. Inspired by her father, Iskandar Saker, she began studying piano at the age of six and earned first prize in three national piano competitions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music in Vocal Performance with a concentration in Opera from Salem College, where she studied vocal performance and music composition. A classically trained coloratura soprano, Noma is deeply rooted in Tarab and classical Arabic music. During her studies, she received the Katherine B. Rondthaler Award for Music Composition for two consecutive years (2005–2006).
Her repertoire spans tourath, Tarab, and contemporary Arabic music, featuring the works of Fairuz, Asmahan, Umm Kulthum, Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Leila Mourad, Majida El Roumi, and other celebrated composers and artists of the Arab world.
Since 2015, Noma has performed as a featured soloist with the Triad Area Medical Orchestra under the direction of Christopher Lees, Daniel Bekin, and Tim Heath. She has also collaborated with producer Todd Maki on her original compositions, Resurrected and Silent Love. In 2025, she shared the stage with internationally acclaimed maestro Ramzi Aburedwan and renowned composer Moneim Adwan. She is also a member of the Levant Arabic Ensemble, performing at festivals, cultural events, and universities throughout North Carolina.
Through her performances, Noma celebrates the enduring legacy of Arabic music while fostering meaningful cultural dialogue between Eastern and Western musical traditions.
Featuring:
Noma Mouna, vocal
Alber Baseel, percussion
Gideon Forbes, flute
John Murchison
Sami Abu Shumays, violin
Zafer Tawil, oud
