My name is Shawkat Sanbar. I’m a Los Angeles native. My name in Arabic means longing and desire. I’m Palestinian on my dad’s side of the family and Costa Rican on my mom’s.

SHAWKAT SANBAR

Music has always been a huge part of my life. With my dad playing in a band in the 90s, there were always instruments around the house for me to pick up and learn. Now I’m always playing bass and keyboard in any free moment I have. I love going to punk shows and have been in a few bands myself. Being surrounded by music and people that love it has always been really comfortable for me.