They produced two albums and were quite successful in the Middle East.[3] In 2003, Azmeh, singer Dima Orsho, oud player Issam el Rafea and others started the Syrian world fusion band Hewar (Arabic for dialogue).[4] On his website, Azmeh describes Hewar as "an attempt to transcend the barriers of cultural disparities and misconceptions, and establish a civilized communication which builds on what brings humans closer together rather than separates them."[5] He claims that Hewar's music draws from a variety of influences, from both the Arab world and the West.[5] In addition, Azmeh plays with the New York City-based City Band and with the band Neolexica.[6] As a student at Juilliard, Azmeh co-founded Neolexica with pianist Dinuk Wijeratne.[6]