Lebanon's Music Store
Since 1948

Cesar Hawa opened his first store in Aley, Lebanon, dealing in radios and electronics. He quickly became a trusted name in the region, supplying households and businesses with the finest electronic equipment of the era.

Seeing greater potential across the border, Cesar relocated to Latakiah, Syria. Alongside Sony and Philips electronics, he introduced Hohner musical instruments to the Syrian market — marking his very first step into the world of music.

Political unrest in Syria forced Cesar home to Lebanon. He opened a new store in the vibrant Hamra district of Beirut, rapidly becoming one of the country's top Sony distributors. He became one of the first in Lebanon to import instruments directly from Italy, the USA, Czechoslovakia, and Japan.

A flagship branch opened in Adonis. The war in Beirut forced the Hamra store to close. Undeterred, Cesar opened a branch in Jdeideh near the Almaza factory. As his sons Salim and Nicolas joined, the business was rebranded Cesar Hawa and Sons.

The expanding conflict left no room for commerce. The Jdeideh branch was forced to close — yet the family's resolve to return to Beirut never wavered. The music would find a home again.

After nearly a decade away from the capital, Cesar Hawa and Sons opened a new store in Mkalles. It became a beloved hub for professional and amateur musicians — a sanctuary of sound in a city rebuilding itself.

After sixty years of perseverance across two countries and through multiple wars, the business was split between Cesar's sons. From this came Hawa Music — carrying the full weight of that legacy: vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to music in Lebanon.