To Canada by way of Lebanon, Raphaela is a multicultural singer/songwriter crafting songs that blend romance, self-discovery, and emotional depth. Her music feels like a love letter to the deeply personal moments in life—where longing, self-discovery, and romance intertwine.
Growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, in a musically rich household, she was immersed in melody from an early age. With a mother who was a professional opera singer and a father who listened to the classics daily, Raphaela’s love for music was inevitable. She began writing songs at 14 and recorded her first EP in Lebanon before moving to Ottawa, Canada, where she further developed her craft.
Raphaela’s music has evolved into a reflection of life’s dualities—the beauty and the heartbreak, the uncertainty and the hope. Her past releases, including Fifth Street, South of France, Happy Endings, and Be My Hero, have captured these emotions with a delicate yet powerful touch.
Her latest single, Leave Him First, marks a turning point—bridging the sorrow of heartbreak with the promise of something better. It sets the stage for her debut EP, a collection of songs that explore love with newfound warmth, optimism, and a touch of dreamy nostalgia.
