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Latifa Bint Alayah Al Arfaoui (Arabic: لطيفه بنت عليه العرفاوي) (born February 14, 1961 in Manouba, Tunisia), better known as Latifa (لطيفة), is an Arab pop music singer. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Insert non-formatted text here{| style=float:right; |- | paul is so hot sophie loves him |- | |} is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Manouba (ManÅ«bah; Arabic: ‎) is a city in northeastern Tunisia. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Gulf Arabic (occasionally Persian Gulf Arabic) is a variety of the Arabic language spoken around both shores of the Persian Gulf, mainly in Kuwait, eastern Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and parts of Oman. ... Arabic music includes several genres and styles of music ranging from Arab classical to Arabic pop music and from secular to sacred music. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Arabesk. ... Musicians of Amun, Tomb of Nakht, 18th Dyn, Western Thebes. ... The category Middle Eastern music refers to music from the Middle East and its different regions such as North Africa, the Levant and the Persian Gulf States. ... Disco is a genre of dance-oriented pop music that blends elements of funk and soul music that was first popularized in dance clubs (discothèques) in the mid-1970s. ... For the comic book character previously known as Techno, see Fixer (comics). ... Raï (Arabic: راي) is a form of folk music, originated in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds, mixed with Spanish, French, African-American and Arabic musical forms, which dates back to the 1930s and has been primarily evolved by women in the culture. ... A singer is a musician who uses their voice to produce music. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest major label in the record industry, with a 23% market share. ... Warner Bros. ... The EMI Group (LSE: EMI) is a British music company comprising of the major record company EMI Music which operates several labels, based in Kensington in London, England, and EMI Music Publishing, based in New York. ... Virgin Records is a British recording label founded by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, and Nik Powell in 1972. ... The Middle Easts largest record label. ... Arabic ( or just ) is the largest living member of the Semitic language family in terms of speakers. ... Insert non-formatted text here{| style=float:right; |- | paul is so hot sophie loves him |- | |} is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Manouba (ManÅ«bah; Arabic: ‎) is a city in northeastern Tunisia. ... Languages Arabic other minority languages Religions Predomiantly Sunni Islam, as well as Shia Islam, Greek Orthodoxy, Greek Catholicism, Alawite Islam, Druzism, Ibadi Islam, and Judaism Footnotes a Mainly in Antakya. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... A singer is a musician who uses their voice to produce music. ...

The word Latifa is Arabic for "Soft", "Delicate", "Gentle" or "Sensitive". Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ...

Career highlights

Latifa began her career at a very young age by becoming a prodigy at the age of six.

In 1983, shortly after her father died, Latifa and her family took a trip to Egypt to rest and mourn. During that time, Latifa met composer Baleegh Hamdi, who advised her that she ought to move to Egypt for the sake of her career. But Latifa wanted to concentrate on her education. She returned to Tunisia to finish her high school final exams. Due to financial issues, she couldn't go back to Egypt, so she attended college in Tunisia, studying Dutch literature for a year and a half. Her family decided to help her make her dream come true by sending her to Egypt, so Latifa quit college in Tunisia and joined the Arab Academy of Music in Egypt, from which she earned her bachelor degree. Even with her current busy schedule, Latifa is preparing for her master's degree.Arabic reference It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Raphaels fresco The School of Athens An academy is an institution of higher learning, research, or honorary membership. ... // Music is an art form consisting of sound and silence expressed through time. ... A bachelors degree is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course that generally lasts three or four years. ...

Once when Latifa was singing live on a radio station, composer Mohammed Abdel Wahab happened to hear her. Two days later he went to the Academy to find the girl he had heard on the radio. Latifa was speechless when she discovered he wanted to speak with her. At the time Latifa primarily performed long Tarab songs, but she was interested in doing something new. She began to work with composer Ammar Al Sherai'ei and poet Abdulwahab Muhammed, whom she met during her first visit to the capital, Egypt. Arabic reference A radio station is an audio (sound) broadcasting service, traditionally broadcast through the air as radio waves (a form of electromagnetic radiation) from a transmitter to an antenna and a thus to a receiving device. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... Mohammed Abdel Wahab, also transliterated Mohammed Abd el-Wahaab (1907 - May, 1991), is a prominent 20th century Arab-Egyptian singer and composer. ...

Latifa performing Arab classic music (Arab Tarab)

Many of Latifa's early albums (1980s) have Arab style. The album Mesa Al Jamal ("Evening Of Beauty") made Latifa famous in Egypt.

The first transitional period of Latifa's style

Akthar Min Roohi ("More than My Soul"), released in 1986. She began singing Arab pop songs with music by Ammar Al Sherai'ei and lyrics by Abdulwahab Muhammed. The album was hugely successful all over the Arab world. The songs had very original ideas and distinctive styles, and Latifa began making her songs shorter and adding different influences such as tango music. She also shot a music video for the single Ew'ah Tegheer ("Don't Be Jealous") which was extremely popular. The huge success of this album allowed Latifa to buy half the shares of her producer's company and studio, La Reine. Since then, she has co-produced all her own albums and music videos.Second paragraph Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Map of Arab League states in dark green with non-Arab areas in light green and Mauritania, Somalia and Djibouti in striped green due to their Arab League membership but non-Arab population. ... Tango music is traditionally played by an orquesta típica, a sextet which includes two violins, piano, doublebass, and two bandoneons. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ...

Hobbak Hadi ("Frigid Love") was released in 1993. In the title song, Latifa asks directly for more love because she is bored of her lover's "frigid" love; she needs love that moves her. Before the release of this album, no Arab woman had ever used such direct words about her love for a man in popular song.^[1] Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1997, Latifa released the album Al Ghinwa ("The Song"). The actual song Al Ghinwa was considered to be the second part of the song Akthar Min Roohi from a previous album released in 1986. Third paragraph Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ...

Latifa then decided to perform a new style of songs called Qasa'ed Fos'ha. Her next album, 1998's Taloomoni Al Donya ("The World Blames Me"), featured Latifa singing lyrics written by the poet Nizar Qabbani.^[2] Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Nizar Kabbani Nizar Tawfiq Kabbani (21 March 1923 – 30 April 1998) (Arabic:نزار قباني) was a Syrian diplomat, poet and publisher. ...

The second transitional period of Latifa's style

After spending 10 days in the hospital due to a nervous breakdown, Latifa came back with a hit album, known in the Arab world with the title Wadeh ("Clear") and internationally knows with the title Inchallah ("God willing") in 1999. The album was distributed by Universal Music France, and it was the first album in which Latifa performed in another language. The Franco-Arab song "Inchallah" made the ELLE Magazine top 5. In the Arab world, "Inchallah" ("God willing"), Kerehtak ("I Hated You") and Wadeh ("Clear") were popular singles. Before the release of this album, no Arabic pop singer had ever sung anything like "I hated you".Fourth paragraph This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Map of Arab League states in dark green with non-Arab areas in light green and Mauritania, Somalia and Djibouti in striped green due to their Arab League membership but non-Arab population. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest major label in the record industry, with a 23% market share. ... ELLE is a famous, worldwide magazine that focuses on womens fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. ... Map of Arab League states in dark green with non-Arab areas in light green and Mauritania, Somalia and Djibouti in striped green due to their Arab League membership but non-Arab population. ...

The 2002 variety album Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms II featured Latifa performing an Arab Mawwal in the song "Take Me I'm Yours," and singing a small part in both Arabic and English with Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of the band Squeeze. Fourth paragraph For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Arabic poetry is poetry composed and written down in the Arabic language either by Arab people or non-Arabs. ... Take Me Im Yours was the first of many singles by the New Wave rock band Squeeze. ... Chris Difford is a singer, songwriter and record producer. ... Glenn Tilbrook, born in South East London on August 31, 1957, was the lead singer of the British group Squeeze, a power pop band formed in the mid-1960s. ... Squeeze are an English rock music band that came to prominence in the New Wave period of the late 1970s. ...

Because of the album Ma Etrohsh Ba'ed (Don't go away) - produced in the year 2003 - Latifa won the World Music Award 2004 for best selling artist in the Middle East and North Africa. Her speech was censored on ABC when she said, "My happiness remains incomplete until Palestine & Iraq are freed". The World Music Awards (founded in 1989) is an international awards show that annually honors recording artists based on their popularity, and worldwide sales figures, which are provided by the various organisations including record companies and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Censorship is defined as the removal and/or withholding of information from the public by a controlling group or body. ... The American Broadcasting Company ( oftenly known as ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ...

In 2004, Latifa produced an album distributed by Warner Brothers France, titled Les Plus Belles Chansons De Latifa ("Latifa's Best Songs"). Although the album was mostly a collection of greatest hits, it also featured a brand-new Raï song called "Khalleoni" ("Let Me") that was Latifa's first attempt at Raï.Fifth paragraph shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Warner Bros. ... Raï (Arabic: راي) is a form of folk music, originated in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds, mixed with Spanish, French, African-American and Arabic musical forms, which dates back to the 1930s and has been primarily evolved by women in the culture. ... Raï (Arabic: راي) is a form of folk music, originated in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds, mixed with Spanish, French, African-American and Arabic musical forms, which dates back to the 1930s and has been primarily evolved by women in the culture. ...

On November, 2006 Latifa re-signed a contract with Rotana to distribute her records all over the Arab world.^[3] Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... A contract is a legally binding exchange of promises or agreement between parties that the law will enforce. ... The Middle Easts largest record label. ... Map of Arab League states in dark green with non-Arab areas in light green and Mauritania, Somalia and Djibouti in striped green due to their Arab League membership but non-Arab population. ...

Discography

During her 20+ years of career, Latifa released more than 20 albums and singles.

For full list see, Latifa discography This is Latifas discography in chronological order, most recent releases to older ones. ...

Translated English titles and Romanization of Arabic of Arabic by Latifa's official site. Due to the fact that the Arabic language has a number of phonemes that have no equivalent in English or other European languages, a number of different transliteration methods have been invented to represent certain Arabic characters, due to various conflicting goals. ...

Most recent

• Ma'alomat Akeeda (Definite information)
• Ma Etrohsh Ba'ed (Don't go away)
• Wadeh (Clear/Honest)
• Taloomoni Al Donya (The world blame me)

International releases

• Les Plus Belles Chansons De Latifa
• Inchallah (God willing)
• Ma Wahashtaksh? (Did you miss me?)
• Wa Akheeran (At last)

Soundtracks

• Hokom Al Ro'ayan (Reign of the shepherds)
• Sokoot...Ha Ensawwar (Silence…we're rolling)

Featured in

• Desert Roses 4
• Viva Arabia 4
• Desert Roses 2
• Etre Femme

Videography

Snapshots of Latifa's music videos, from left to right/top to bottom. Medaradah, Wadeh, Ela Toghat Al Alaam, Kerehtak, Ya Ghaddar, Rihlat Al Zaman, Ya Seedi Massi, Hassib, Yalla Inghanni (aka Chanton L'amour), Wo Akhiran (First edition), Al Ensan, Al Ghenwa, Ma Etrohsh Ba'ed.

During her career, Latifa released more than 30 music video. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ...

See Latifa videography. During her 20+ years career, Latifa released more than 30 music video, one movie, one play and appeared as her self in the Arabic version Lahathat Harijah (لحظات حرجة) of the TV show ER. This is Latifas videography in chronological order, most recent releases to older ones. ...

Actress

In 2001 Latifa played a lead role in the film Sokoot Ha Ensawwar ("Silence... We're Rolling"), directed by Youssef Chahine. She also starred in the play Hokom Al Roa'yaan ("Reign of the Shepherds") in 2004 written by Mansour Rahbani. In 2007 she appeared in the seventh episode of the Arabic version of ER, starring as her self. Youssef Chahine (Arabic: يوسف شاهين) (born January 25, 1926 in Alexandria, Egypt) is an Egyptian film director. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Look up ER on Wiktionary, the free dictionary ER or er may stand for: Er (biblical figure), the eldest son of Judah. ...

See also

• Latifa discography
• Latifa videography
• Ela Toghat Al Alaam
• Arabic pop music
• Arabic music
• Raï

This is Latifas discography in chronological order, most recent releases to older ones. ... During her 20+ years career, Latifa released more than 30 music video, one movie, one play and appeared as her self in the Arabic version Lahathat Harijah (لحظات حرجة) of the TV show ER. This is Latifas videography in chronological order, most recent releases to older ones. ... Ela Toghat Al Alaam (To the tyrants of the world) is a poem written in the early 1900s by the great Tunisian poet Abo Al Qassim Al Shabbi (Arabic: أبو القاسم الشابي) during the French invasion of Tunisia. ... Arabic pop music or Arab pop is a subgenre of Arabic music. ... Arabic music includes several genres and styles of music ranging from Arab classical to Arabic pop music and from secular to sacred music. ... Raï (Arabic: راي) is a form of folk music, originated in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds, mixed with Spanish, French, African-American and Arabic musical forms, which dates back to the 1930s and has been primarily evolved by women in the culture. ...

Sources

• Latifa (her self)
• Latifa's Biography
• Latifa's videography
• Latifa's discography
• World Music Awards 2004 video (uncensored version)
• MSN Arabia
• Arabnights website

External links

• Latifa's official site (English and Arabic)
• Listen to Latifa's Latest Album : Ma'alomaat Akeeda