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Rouwaida Attieh (Arabic: رويدا عطية‎) is a Syrian vocalist. She was born in Talklakh, Syria, 40 kilometers from Homs (ancient Emesa). She has four siblings, Fatima, Haitham, Zainab, and Shaima'. Rouwaida was the first runner-up on the first season of Super Star, the pan-Arab import of "Pop Idol".^[1] Along with Lebanese contestant Melhem Zein, she was a favourite to win the contest, which was won by Jordanian contestant Diana Karazon.

Biography[link]

Rouwaida is the daughter of Haydar and Najida Attieh. Her father was brought up in Tripoli, Lebanon, where he studied and graduated from High School. Then, he moved to Egypt to specialize in law and there he met Najida. The couple married and came back to Lebanon, where Najida was introduced to Laila Baroudi and they became best friends, Laila had a girl called "Obayda" whom Najida always described as "so beautiful" and decided to call her first new born baby girl "Obayda".

From her early childhood, Rouwaida used to watch Umm Kulthum's concerts on TV and she learned "Enta 3omry" when she was five years old. Her father was fascinated by her talent and he encouraged her. She studied music and playing 3oud (an oriental musical instrument) and she was a member in many clubs for preserving the folklore of the Arabic songs.

Rouwaida has quickly risen to fame thanks to the sheer power of her voice, and her skill in using it. Her deep and expressive voice helps her excel in the classical Arabic tarab style and the Levantine dabke style. She has worked with countless Arab musical giants, such as Lebanese composer Imad Shamseddine (credited with most of Najwa Karam’s success), Lebanese legend Wadih El Safi, and Egyptian composer Salah El Sharnoubi (credited with much of Warda’s later hits). In 2003 Rouwaida participated in Super Star 1, she reached the finals and won the hearts of millions of the people in the Arab World.

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On the 28th of April, 2004 she released her first album "Min Nazra" which was stunning and then she released a video clip for "te3bt ma3ak" song which also was a great success. In this clip Rouwaida proved that besides her great voice she's also a great actress and naturally gifted.

Since Super Star she has participated in many concerts and festivals in Syria such as "2al3it el7osn","mashta el7elo"….. She also had charitable concerts to entertain and enjoy the elderly.

In 2004 she received the award of the "best rising singer" from Tunisia and won the title of the "best Arab singer" for two years in a raw 2004-2005. In 2005 she put her final touches on her album "Khisamak Mur" which was a hit. In 2007 she released another hit “ Ma Tmalekny Eldny.

2008 was a prosperous year for Rouwaida,she released “Hayati Melki” & “Ana Andi Lezzi”,”Zourou Souria” & “Ya Tunis Alli El rayih” they all had a great success & Rouwaida had a great comeback to stardom. She had many concerts in Dubai, Algeria, Qatar, Syria, Lebanon and Tunisia. She had a duet with the great Lebanese singer Wadih El Safi “Hayda Lebnen” contributed to the Lebanese. Another duet was with Assi Hellani "Sahra Alshark" in 2008.

In 2009, she released her latest album Esma'ani, which includes the songs Bala hob and Shu sahl el haki.

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External links[link]

• Official Homepage
• Rouwaida Attieh

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Mohammed El Helani (born November 28, 1970), widely known as Assi El Helani (in Arabic عاصي الحلاني), is a Lebanese singer who has been a major figure in the music scene of the Middle East since the 1990s. Assi's musical career officially started after winning the Art Studio TV Program for young artists at the age of 17.

He has released more than a dozen albums. His biggest hits are Wani Mareq Mareet, Amshi Lihali, Mali Saber, Ahebbak Gedan, Ahla Al Oyoun, Shoag El Sahara and Kayed Ozzalak.

Biography[link]

Early life[link]

Assi was born in Baalbeck, Lebanon and comes third youngest among his 13 brothers and sisters. Assi's musical talent became evident very early, when as a child he was performing Lebanese songs with his friends and family. Assi studied for approximately five years (1985–1990) at the Higher Institute of Music in Lebanon concentrating on the Oud performance and Arab vocal techniques.

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Assi El Helani has participated in numerous important musical events, including the Baalbeck International Festival, Jerash Festival, the Carthage Festival, and a number of concerts around Europe, the Arab world and America.

Despite his soaring popularity, Helani has remained consistently involved in humanitarian issues.

He regularly performs at fund-raising concerts throughout the Middle East in support of a range of charities in the region, including the Women's Development Association Hayati.

In August 2005, Helani added his voice to the growing roster of celebrities helping WFP raise awareness about global hunger and poverty, recording a Public Service Announcement drawing attention to the tragic fact that 25,000 people die of hunger every day, 18,000 of them children.^[1][2]

Helani’s recent music videos have earned him the reputation as an extremely talented actor. The singer is receiving numerous offers from Arab producers and directors for leading roles in different films and television series.

He is now married with 3 children, one son ( Walid ) and two daughters (Dana & Mareeta). His wife Colette , once Miss Lebanon, wanted to pursue a music career however, Assi was not happy about it as he believed his wife should stick to her conservative roles, so they both agreed and she did not go ahead with it.^{[citation needed]}

Discography[link]

Albums

• 1991 : Mahlana Sawa.
• 1992 : Ya Hala.
• 1993 : Mahr El Zina.
• 1994 : Wani Mareg Mareit
• 1995 : Ahebek Jedan.
• 1996 : Ya Maima.
• 1998 : Ahla El Oyoun.
• 1999 : Shog El Sahara.
• 2000 : Kid Ozzalak.
• 2001 : Ater El Mahabah.
• 2002 : E Qarar.
• 2003 : Forsat Omor.
• 2004 : Zghiri El Dinney.
• 2006 : Dagat Galbi.
• 2007 : Ouwetna Bi Wehdetna.
• 2008 : Yemkin
• 2010 : 010
• 2011 : Rouhi Ana (12-07-2011)

References[link]

1994

External links[link]

• Official Website

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