Three Lebanese Singers to Perform at 2016 Mawazine Festival in Rabat


(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Three Lebanese singers Diana Haddad Myriam Fares and Yara will perform at the 2016 Mawazine Festival: Rhythms of the World according to a March 8 statement released by Maroc Cultures the cultural foundation responsible for organizing the event.

The 15th annual festival will mark the return of three prominent singers from the Middle East.

Dianna Haddadwhose fan base includes millions of Moroccanswill perform at the opening of the eight-day event at the Nahda stage onFriday May 20.

Nicknamed 'the princess of Arab music' Haddad released her debut single entitled 'Saken' in 1997. She is considered one of the most popular singers in the Arab world. Her widespread success is often attributed to her fluency in several Arab dialects.

In 2013 Haddad released a song in Darija or Moroccan Arabic Dialect entitled 'La Fiesta' as a tribute to her Moroccan fans. Her debut performance at Mawazine occurred during the festival's 8th year in 2009.

'The Queen of Lebanon' Myriam Fares will perform onSunday May 22 at Nahda stage.

The 33-year-old singer has released several albums including 'Myriam' in 2003 and 'Nadini' in 2005. She is known for her unique style a blend of traditional music and pop.

Fares gained famed by posting video clips of her music on YouTube where her uploads became popular among listeners from all over the Arab world.

Yara will appear on the Nahda stage on Tuesday May 24.

After Yara won Kass El Nojoum a musical competition broadcast on LBC she released her debut track 'Hob Kabeer' in 2005. She quickly rose to fame following a successful duet with Palestinian singer Fadel Shaker.

The 15th annual Mawazine Festival is scheduled to take place in Rabat May 2028. The festival will also include performances by French rapper Maitre Gims Samia Tawil Kadim Al Saher andChristina Aguilera.

Edited by Kelsey Fish


Morocco World News

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