Fairuz
Iconic Lebanese singer, celebrated as 'The Voice of Lebanon' and an Arab star.
Chronology: 1935-11-21 – Present
Origins & Early Life
Nouhad Wadie Haddad (born 20 November 1934 or 21 November 1935), known professionally as Fairuz, is a Lebanese singer. She is widely considered an iconic vocalist and one of the most celebrated singers in the Arab world, as well as a symbol of modern Lebanon. She is popularly known as "The Bird of the East", "The Cedar of Lebanon", "The Moon's Neighbor", "The Voice of Lebanon", and "Our Ambassador to the Stars", among others. Fairuz began her musical career as a teenager at the national radio station in Lebanon in the late 1940s as a chorus member.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
Her first major hit, "Itab", was released in 1952 and made her an instant star in the Arab world. In the summer of 1957, Fairuz held her first live performance at the Baalbeck International Festival where she was awarded with the honour of "Cavalier", the highest medal for artistic achievement by Lebanese president Camille Chamoun. Fairuz's fame spread throughout the Arab world in the 1950s and 1960s, leading her to perform outside of Lebanon in various Arab capitals, including Damascus, Amman, Cairo, Rabat, Algiers, and Tunis. Fairuz has received honours and distinctions in multiple countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine...
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia