Carla Nazih al-Berkashi (Arabic: كارلا نزيه البرقاشي), known as Yara (Arabic: يارا), is a Lebanese pop singer.[1] She won the music competition broadcast on LBC "Kass el-Nojoum" in 1998 for which she had made a name by singing "Awedak". She was discovered by Lebanese composer Tarek Abou Jaoudeh. Tarek became her producer, and also chose her stage name, "Yara". Being his protegee, he composed most of her first singles, including "Hob Kbir".[2] Her first album, " Twassa Feyi " released in 2005. The singer also works as an ambassador for the Lebanese Red Cross.[3]
Yara يارا | |
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 Yara in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carla Nazih al-Berkashi كارلا نزيه البرقاشي |
| Genres | Lebanese music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | T-Music |
Personal life
editYara is a Christian.[1]
Discography
editAlbums:
- Twassa Feyi (2005)
- Enta Menni (2008)
- La'ale' Khalijiya (2009)
- Ya 3ayesh Bi 3youni (2014)
- Mou Mehtajkom (2016)
- M3azzabni L Hawa (2017)
Singles:
- Bala'ab Ala Al Makshouf (2021)[4]
Remixes
edit- Yara x Douzi x Dj Youcef - Mallet (Harout Zadikian Remix) (2020)
References
edit- ^ a b "Lebanese singer taken to police station for smoking in Ramadan". August 10, 2012.
- ^ "Yara – يارا". en.hibamusic.com. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Arab star Yara in solidarity with Syrian children". April 8, 2017.
- ^ Musa, Developed By Heba. ""بلعب على المكشوف" يجمع صوت يارا وألحان الموسيقار طلال | صور". بوابة اخبار اليوم. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
External links
edit- Yara discography at Discogs
- Yara discography at MusicBrainz
