Gao Hong & Issam Rafea - From Our World to Yours
2020
A collaboration between Gao Hong on Pipa and Issam Rafea on Oud. Gold medal winner of the 2020 Global Music Awards. Released by ARC Music in the UK.
Gao Hong & Issam Rafea - Life As Is The Blending of Ancient Souls from China and Syria
2018
A collaboration between Gao Hong on Pipa and Issam Rafea on Oud. Nominated for Best Instrumental Album and Best World Beat in the 17th Annual Independent Music Awards. Released by Innova Recordings, ACF.
Hewar - Hewar: Letters to a Homeland
2012
The third album from Syrian ensemble Hewar, of which Issam Rafea is co-founder and oudist. Released by Dreyer Gaido.
Hewar - 9 Days of Solitude, the Damascus Session
2010
The second album from Syrian ensemble Hewar, of which Issam Rafea is co-founder and oudist. Released by Kinan Azmeh.
Twais - Insán
2008
Issam Rafea is co-founder, composer and oudist of Syrian quartet Twais.
Hewar - Hewar
2005
The first release from Syrian ensemble Hewar, of which Issam Rafea is co-founder and oudist. Released by Forward Music.