Fairuz is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated singers in the Arab world, often referred to as "The Bird of the East."
Born into a modest family in Beirut, Fairuz's singing talent was recognized early, leading her to the Lebanese Conservatory of Music.
Her collaboration with the Rahbani brothers was pivotal, producing iconic songs that defined her career and the golden era of Arabic music.
Biography
Early Life
Nouhad Wadie Haddad, known professionally as Fairuz, was born on November 21, 1935, in Beirut, Lebanon, into a Syriac Orthodox and Maronite Christian family. Her father, Wadie, an Assyrian from Mardin, Turkey, moved to Lebanon to escape persecution, while her mother, Lisa al-Boustani, hailed from Mount Lebanon. The family lived in a modest single-room house in Zuqaq al-Blat, where Fairuz's exceptional singing talent became evident at a young age. By ten, she was already captivating audiences at school events, which led to her being noticed by Mohammed Flayfel, a prominent musician who encouraged her to enroll in the Lebanese Conservatory of Music.
Career
Fairuz's career took off when she was appointed as a chorus singer at the Lebanese radio station, where she adopted the stage name "Fairuz," meaning turquoise. Her collaboration with the Rahbani brothers, Assi and Mansour, marked a significant turning point in her career. Assi composed several hit songs for her, including the breakthrough track "Itab," which established her as a leading figure in Arabic music. Throughout her career, Fairuz became a symbol of modern Lebanon, known for her unique voice and ability to blend Arabic and Western musical styles. She has released numerous albums, including "Andaloussiyat" and "Jerusalem in My Heart," and has performed at prestigious events like the Damascus International Fair Festival in 1976.
Personal Life
Fairuz married Assi Rahbani on January 23, 1955, and they had four children together. Despite her fame, she has maintained a private life, often separating her personal identity from her public persona. Fairuz converted to Greek Orthodoxy upon her marriage, and her family has been involved in the arts, with her son Ziad becoming a noted composer and playwright. Fairuz's legacy is marked by her numerous awards, including the Commander of the Legion of Honour and an honorary doctorate from the American University of Beirut, solidifying her status as one of the most celebrated artists in the Arab world.
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Discography
Dabket Lebnan = دبكة لبنان1971
- 1.Dabket Lebnan = دبكة لبنان4:29
- 2.Ya Maal El Shaam = يا مال الشام2:11
- 3.Watany = وطني3:20
- 4.Nassamat Men Syria = نسمات من سوريا6:28
- 5.Lebnan El Akhdar = لبنان الأخضر3:28
- 6.Baalbak Ana Shamaa Ala Deragek = بعلبك انا شمعه على دراجك5:59
- 7.Shaam Ya Za El Saif = شام يا ذا السيف6:44
- 8.Demashk = دمشق8:53
Sah Annom (From The Play)1971
- 1.Shaam Ya Za El Saif9:02
- 2.Intro1:31
- 3.Shou Ya Menadorgeya - Version 12:10
- 4.Hewar Tarkeeba2:27
- 5.Allah Maa El Ekhwan7:07
- 6.Resh May0:56
- 7.Baadak Habiby3:19
- 8.Dokhoul El Waly1:36
- 9.El Waly We El Shaab8:18
- 10.Shaker El Kendargy1:13
- 11.Meen Ma Kan Beytmargal3:09
- 12.Hewar El Khatm El Akheer2:35
- 13.Kel Shahr We Enta Be Khair1:05
- 14.Ya Mawlana El Waly5:40
- 15.Hewar Kerenfol We El Waly We Zaydoun1:28
- 16.Kerenfol Ya Kerenfol2:29
- 17.Hewar Kerenfol We Zaydoun2:07
- 18.Akoulakon Leish Ma Khatam1:50
- 19.Aallou Edeikon1:27
- 20.Ya Medalaly Edalaly2:21
- 21.Hewar Kerenfol We Laila0:54
- 22.Eza El Tahouna Enbaet1:14
- 23.Hewar Kerenfol We Shaker We Laila3:13
- 24.Wein Baddo El Deeb3:01
- 25.Intro II2:37
- 26.Shou Ya Menadorgeya - Version 22:26
- 27.Ya Kamar Ya Kamar2:53
- 28.Ya Koronfol Ana Ma Bensaki1:18
- 29.Hewar El Waly We El Shaab II2:48
- 30.Rah El Shahr We Tal El Shahr2:59
- 31.Hewar Haydy El Saha3:33
- 32.Ya Ekhwan Ana Bakder Fateshkon4:15
- 33.Hewar Mawlana Baatny1:51
- 34.El Beer El Mahgour3:44
- 35.Hewar Kerenfol We Shaker2:36
- 36.Hewar Kerenfol We El Waly1:21
- 37.Hewar Sameha Sameha2:10
- 38.El Bent El Basseeta1:19
- 39.Hewar Ya Kayed El Haras2:31
- 40.Nezlet Ala El Beer2:29
- 41.Hewar Hayda El Khetam1:14
- 42.Nawm El Hana2:10
- 43.Hak Men Allah0:48
- 44.Ya Rayeh Ala Kafar Halan4:10
- 45.Zorouny Kol Sana Marra2:28
بنت الحارس1970
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Bent El Hares1967
- 1.Nassam Alayna El Hawa4:03
- 2.Etlaay Ya Aroussa2:20
- 3.Yalla Tenam Reema2:24
- 4.Teery Ya Teyara3:23
- 5.Ya Aked El Hagebein3:50
- 6.Tek Tek Tek Ya Um Soliman2:10
- 7.Kamara Ya Kamara4:29
- 8.Ya Gabal Elly Baeed5:21
- 9.Habiby Baddou El Kamar3:56
- 10.Dehek El Louz3:56
- 11.Yedour El Doury3:46
الجمعة الحزينة ترانيم دينية1967
- 1.انا الأم الحزينة
- 2.طرق أورشليم
- 3.يا شعبي وصحبي
- 4.قامت مريم
- 5.وا حبيبي
- 6.اليوم علق على خشبة
- 7.يا يسوع الحياة (ايزويي) نعظمك
- 8.كامل الأجيال
- 9.استنيري
- 10.المسيح قام
Ayam Fakhr El Din (From “Ayam Fakhr El Din”)1966
- 1.Intro0:40
- 2.Estekbal Fakhr El Din6:34
- 3.Hadaya El Manatek2:59
- 4.El Kawaleen2:15
- 5.Dabket Lebnan4:30
- 6.Katea Methl El Adl4:29
- 7.El Kassam2:27
- 8.El Ameer We El Kogok Ahmed0:41
- 9.Ya Mawlana El Meer2:29
- 10.Waady Elak3:08
- 11.Sarrakh Ya Deeb8:14
- 12.Ya Ahl Hal Hay1:03
- 13.Ya Meghzal3:24
- 14.Ya Bayaeen El Hareer4:37
- 15.El Ehtegag Ala El Darayeb2:29
- 16.Gharrab El Hassoun1:28
- 17.Magles El Forosseya12:04
- 18.Keifak Ya Aby Abbas4:18
- 19.Barteel4:00
- 20.Haflet El Meer3:32
- 21.El Faraman3:42
- 22.Khattet Kadamkon4:07
- 23.Ya Mehayret El Alaly5:52
- 24.Maaraket Angar0:43
- 25.Ya Saken El Aaly5:19
- 26.Bayee Rah Maa Hal Askar3:28
- 27.Safar El Kogok1:28
- 28.Montaha We Eter El Leil1:54
- 29.Heila Leissa3:07
- 30.Yeghzy El Ein3:21
- 31.Ertah Ertah1:45
- 32.Ya Mareya3:46
- 33.Shawateena1:37
- 34.Marakebna Ala El Meena3:00
- 35.Khayfa2:39
- 36.Wein Rayeh Ya Bayee1:55
- 37.Taakhar El Sheta3:18
- 38.El Tasleem3:52
- 39.Weinak Weinak3:08
- 40.Ragea Be Sout El Balabel3:53
Andaloussiyat1966
- 1.Erjaii ya alf leila
- 2.Ballegh ho ya kamar
- 3.Ya man hawa
- 4.Kad ataka ya'tazirou
- 5.La Tessalouni
- 6.Ya shadil alhane
- 7.Ya Khalilaya
- 8.Ya wahid el gheed
- 9.Hajabouha
- 10.Ya ghosn naka
Andaloussiyat1966
- 1.أرجعي يا ألف ليلة3:51
- 2.بلغه يا قمر3:46
- 3.لو كان قلبي معي1:31
- 4.يا من حوى2:17
- 5.جاءت معذبتي0:24
- 6.قد أتاك يعتذر4:04
- 7.لو تعلمين أن الهوى0:23
- 8.أرجعي يا ألف ليلة1:22
- 9.لا تسألوني4:45
- 10.يا شادي الألحان2:58
- 11.يا خليلي1:34
- 12.يا وحيد الغيد2:39
- 13.حجبوها2:26
- 14.يا غصن نقا2:07
- 15.جادك الغيث2:55
- 16.ياليل الصب
- 17.لملمت ذكرى لقاء
Andalusseyat1966
- 1.Argeay Ya Alf Laila3:50
- 2.Balleghoh Ya Kamar3:46
- 3.Law Kan Qalby Maay1:32
- 4.Ya Man Hawa2:18
- 5.Gaat Moazebaty0:25
- 6.Kad Atak Yaatazer4:05
- 7.Law Taalameen an El Hawa0:23
- 8.Argeay Ya Alf Laila (radio edit)1:24
- 9.La Tassaalouny4:43
- 10.Ya Shady El Alhan2:58
- 11.Ya Khalilaya1:35
- 12.Ya Waheed El Gheed2:40
- 13.Hagabouha2:27
- 14.Ya Ghosn Naka2:10
- 15.Ya Lail El Sab Concert3:15
- 16.Gadak El Ghayth Concert2:56
Ya Abo El Zoulouf1966
- 1.Hayhat Ya Abo El Zoulouf1:23
- 2.Aghany Shaabeya2:44
- 3.Al La La2:51
- 4.Ala Asly El Dar2:57
- 5.Barda Barda3:33
- 6.Gayebly Salam6:29
- 7.Ya Saken El Aaly5:19
- 8.Ya Karm El Alaly3:04
- 9.Aal Zayno El Zayno3:11
Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi (La Tessalouni)1964
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El Eswarah1963
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El Leil We El Kandeel (From "El Leil We El Kandeel")1963
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Nawader, Vol.21963
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Good Friday Eastern Sacred Songs1962
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Rajioun1957
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راجعون1957
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Nawader, Vol. 11955
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Nawader, Vol.31955
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فيروز تغني زكي ناصيف1994
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Bi layl we chiti1989
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Damascus International Fair Festival 19761976
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فيروز في أميركا1971
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Jerusalem in My Heart1967
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Andaloussiyat1966
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Label
- Record label
- EMI
Achievements
- Award
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Award
- Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar
- Award
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Award
- honorary doctorate from the American University of Beirut
- Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Fairouz, Fairuz, Fayrouz, Feyruz
Nouhad Wadie Haddad, 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.
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