- Audio CD (Jun 30 1996)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Dph
- ASIN: B000025HMK
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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About the Artist
Born and educated in Beirut, Fairuz (Fayrouz, Fairouz) began her musical career as a chorus member at the Lebanese Radio Station. In the late 1950s her talent as a singer became fully acknowledged. Met with unprecedented enthusiasm, Fayrouz's early songs featured the singer's distinct vocal timbre and lyrics expressing romantic love and nostalgia for village life. They meshed with a delicate orchestral blend in which certain Arab instruments figured prominently but which also subtly incorporated European instruments and European popular dance rythms.
She also sometimes sang adaptations of Arab folk tunes. By the early 1960's Fairuz was already one of the main attractions of the annual Baalbeck Festivals and a celebrity not only in Lebanon but throughout the Arab world.
During most of her singing career, Fairuz was part of a three-member team which included the two Rahbani brothers. Generally, her lyrics were written by Mansour Rahbani, and the tunes were composed and arranged by his brother 'Assi, Fayrouz's late husband. Fairuz's songs owe a great deal to the musical and poetic genius of these two Lebanese artists. In recent years they have also reflected the composing talent of Ziad Rahbani, Fayrouz's son. In addition, they testify to Fayrouz's broad musical background, which traditions of Arab music.
Fayrouz has performed in many US cities including Washington DC, New York and most recently Las Vegas.
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This review is from: Reminiscing With Fairuz (Audio CD)
Fairuz, the lebanese mega-star, has so many beautiful songs. This album contains one of her very best, the unforgettable "Nehan walamar Jeeran", i.e. "We and the moon are neighbours". And the other songs on this album are also very good. If you don't know her music, try this album, you are in for some sweet moments. And you'll find the translations on the internet.
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