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Samira Said (Arabic: سميرة سعيد (native name: Samira Bensaïd) ; born Jan 10, 1959) is an Arabic singer. She was born and raised in Rabat, Morroco. Said lives in Cairo, Egypt with her husband Moustapha Naboulssi. The couple has a son. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Arabic music includes several genres and styles of music ranging from Arab classical to Arabic pop music and from secular to sacred music. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Arabic ( or just ) is the largest living member of the Semitic language family in terms of speakers. ... January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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. ... Nickname: Egypt: Site of Cairo (top center) Coordinates: Government - Governor Dr. Abdul Azim Wazir Area - City 214 kmÂ² (82. ...

Biography

Born and raised in Rabat, Morroco; Samira began singing at an early age. She grew up in Rabat in Morocco and almost instantly was praised for her beauty and his charming personality. People knew these would carry her far, but it was only when she grew a little older and began singing, that people realized she was destined for great things. Her parents realized this and they began entering her in singing competitions. Always a favorite of the judges, she often won, and launched her professional singing career from this. Soon after she was the most popular singer in the country.

However, she decided to move to Egypt so she could make a major impact on the entire Arab world. Sensing her greatness, many producers took her on and she began crafting beautiful songs, and recording many Arab favorites.

Early career

Samira began singing professionally at the age of 9. Encouraged by her family, she began her career by participating in talent shows. Her first appearance on television was in the show "Mawaheb".

In a short time, Samira Said, as she is known in Morocco, became one of the leading names in her home country. Her best known works include "Maghlouba" and "Wa'ady".

Said's ambitions extended beyond Morocco and following the advice of her idol and friend, Abdul Halim Hafez, she moved to Egypt to expand her career. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

International career

In 1980 Said sang Morocco's first (and so far only) entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. Her song "Bitaqat Khub" came 18th out of 19. Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... The modern logo was introduced for the 2004 Contest to create a consistent visual identity. ... Bitaqat Khub (Arabic: ïº‘ï»‚ïºŽï»—ïº” ïº£ïº, English translation: Love Message, also transliterated Bitaqat Hub, Bitaqat Hob and in many other manners) was the Moroccan entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, performed in Arabic by Samira. ...

In the early 1980s, Said recorded a song called "Al hob Elli Ana Aichah", composed by Mohamad Sultan. She went on to record with big names in the music scene in Egypt, including Baligh Hamdi, Helmi Bakr and Mohamad Al-Mouji.

Said's performance of "Alemnah Al hob", on Layali Television in 1983, is credited with making her well known in Egypt. Said is known for her careful selection of songs and accompanists, working with several well known composers and lyricists. As a result, many of her songs are critically acclaimed, such as "Asmar malak", "Malak moch zay aweydak", "Sayidati anissati sadati", "Ech gab li gab", "El Leila dee", "Min ghir sabab", "Amrak ajib", "Al gani Baad Yomeen", "Mosh Hatnazel Anak" and "Alf Leila wal Leila". Composers are people who write music. ... A lyricist is an author of song lyrics. ...

In 2005, she followed this success with 'Aweeny Beek' (make me stronger). Most recently, she sang 'Kollena Ensan' (All people) during the African Cup Of Nations in Cairo in January of 2006 and performed in Casablanca in July of that year. The African Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Nations Cup (ANC) is the main international football competition in Africa. ... For other uses, see Casablanca (disambiguation). ...

Style

Said has achieved an unusual longevity in the Arabic world, frequently adopting new stylistic influences, such as Tarab, Raï and Jazz. She has worked with a variety of young talents, producing a series of albums including "Inssani", "Khaifa", "Ashka", "Enta Habibi", "Kul Dee Eshaat", "Al Bal", "Rohy", and her latest album, "Leila Habibi." RaÃ¯ (Arabic: Ø±Ø§ÙŠ) 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. ... Jazz is a musical art form that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States around the start of the 20th century. ...

Awards

In 2003 Said won a World Music Award and a BBC award for the best artist in the Middle East with her album 'Youm Wara Youm' (the title track of which is a duet with Cheb Mami). Cheb Mami, real name Mohamed KÃ©lifati (born July 11, 1966, SaÃ¯da, Algeria) is an Algerian-born raÃ¯ singer. ...

Discography

See also

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External links

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