Birth: 8/12/1966 Death:24/3/2018
Born in Nazareth in the Galilee on 8 Dec. 1966; studied Music and Singing at the Higher Music Conservatory (Gnesins) in Moscow, graduating after six years in 1991; her musical productions are inspired by Palestinian heritage and culture with lyrics from famous Palestinian poets; produced tahalill music (children’s bed-time stories) and resistance songs; has performed in several film, theater and TV productions; was chosen to get the blessing of Pope John Paul II, in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Jerusalem, representing the Palestinian artists; received several prizes and awards, incl. the Honorary Degree as “Personality of the Year” and “Ambassador of Peace” in Rovereto, Italy; was awarded the Singing Prize by the PA Ministry of Culture in Dec. 2004 as part of the Palestine Cultural Prizes of 2000; one of her more albums is Al-Quds Everlasting (2002); has participated in numerous local and international concerts and music festivals. Died on March 24th, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.
