Biography

Karam Salem is an Emmy-nominated composer and multi-instrumentalist based in the united Stated, whose music has been featured in films, television series, and documentaries across major platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Disney Jr., Universal, DreamWorks, PBS, and many leading cable networks. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, he is known for his worldly and versatile approach to film and TV scoring, bringing a unique depth to every project.

Karam's recent work includes the thriller feature film Stone Creek Killer, directed by Robert Enriquez, as well as Young King, a feature film directed by Bryant Griffin. His score for the Emmy Award-winning documentary L.A. Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement (PBS SoCal/KCET) earned him an Emmy nomination. Additionally, he has scored numerous television series produced in the Middle East, underscoring his global reach and versatility.

Previously, Karam co-scored with Alex Geringas Woody Woodpecker (short TV series) for Universal and Chuggington (Season 6) for Disney Jr. In addition, Karam has written additional music for over 500 episodes of animation TV series, including Trollstopia, I Heart Arlo, Trolls: The Beat Goes On, and Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh.

Karam Salem was born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq. His career in music began at a very young age as a pianist. He had the honor to perform at historical stages such as Babylon and many others in the Middle East. At age 16, Karam was invited to represent his country as a pianist to perform in front of the First Lady of Jordan. By then, he had already developed a strong passion for music and found that music was his language of expressing emotion and ideas.

In 2006, Karam left Iraq and relocated with his family to Syria as a refugee. Two years later, he received a full-tuition scholarship to study at Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Indiana. Later on, he enhanced his knowledge in composition through the Film Scoring Program at UCLA, where he worked and studied with Hollywood's award-winning composers and orchestrators.

Karam's relentless passion for music and his diverse background have equipped him with a unique sensibility to bring together a variety of music genres in his creative story-telling process.
- IMDb mini biography by: Karam Salem