Mera Albee

Mera is a performer with multi-national appeal. The daughter of a Spanish father and Persian mother, she sings in five languages (Arabic, Farsi, French, Spanish, and English), dances, and combines the cultural traditions of the East with those of modern-day discos. Born in Spain, Mera moved with her mother to Tehran, Iran, when she was three and to the U.S. when she was 12. While attending school in Connecticut, she developed an interest in music and theater. In the early '90s, she formed a pop duo with another singer whose name also began with an M -- Melissa -- hence the duo's name: M&M. When Melissa decided to leave the business, Mera sought work on her own, appearing in small parts in films and in TV commercials in France and Japan. Her singing career received a boost when she met producer-composer Shad Rabanni in 1994. Rabanni's music fused Middle Eastern and Latin influences and seemed the perfect vehicle for Mera's vocal talents. Their collaboration resulted in Mera's 1996 debut album, Mera, and Sandstorm in 2001. Mera's song "Pol" was also included on the compilation Baila Habibi, Vol. II, while the video for her single "Albee" ("My Heart") was a success in France, receiving extensive airplay on MTV France. With the release of her second album in the summer of 2001, Mera embarked on a North American tour, seeking to bring her popularity to American dance music fans.http://www.emusic.com/artist/Mera-MP3-Download/11674202.html

mansour

Mansour Zalzal (Arabic,منصور زلزل),late 700s - early 800s was an Arab Musician and composer of Al-Kufa during the Abbasid era. Contributed musical scales that were later named after him (the Mansouri scale,Arabic,المقياس المنصوري) and introduced positions (intervals) within scales such as the wasati-zalzal.Wikipedia

Zakaria Abdulla

Zakaria was born in Erbil, Kurdistan. Born into a musical family he dedicated most of his early childhood to music. In 1993, Zakaria moved to Sweden and began pursuing his music career. He initially played keyboards, composed and arranged, for other popular Kurdish stars.In 1998, his first album "To Hati" (You came) was well received by Kurdish audiences worldwide. The album was recorded with a good help from a swedish popular musician. "To Hati" was the first music video in his career.A year later, in the end of 1999, he released his second album "Bigerêwe" (Come Back). This album was produced by Zakaria Music Pro with some kurdish musicians. "Bigêrewe" was the only video in this album, recorded in Sweden.In 2001 his third album "Daye" (Mom) came such a BOMB to the store. "Daye" was a good mix of kurdish, middle-eastern and pop music. The album made Zakaria a star. "Daye" sold over 1,000,000 copies. "Daye" (Mom) and "Boçi hati" (why did you come?) was shot in Kurdistan.In 2002, Zakaria released his silver album "Rojgâr" (Days), selling more than 1,500,000 copies, attracting millions of fans from international Kurdish communities. "Rojgâr" consisted of 14 songs, was recorded in Turkey and Zakaria gives his music more "Fantazi style". The hit "Netbinim" (If I don't see you) was shot in Turkey, then "Rojgar" and "Tunazaneke" followed.By this time, Zakaria was well-loved and touring internationally. Concert appearances were often greeted by screaming fans, storming the stage, crying, and asking only to have their picture taken with Zakaria. As a result Zakaria lived in hiding, under siege from admirers.His most recent album "Têlinaz" (Lovely) realesed in october 2004 sold more than 3 million copies worldwide, introducing him to millions of foreign and international listeners. Têlinaz was recorded in Turkey, and this album was a good mix of middle eastern music (Arabesque) and pop music. This album was best selling in Kurdistan in 2004 and 2005. Using high-tech sound techniqe gives the sound more colour and this album will always be among the best albums, technically. "Têlinaz" (Lovely) was shot in Turkey.Zakaria released his latest album January 2007, titled "Gencî Pîr" (Young old) consisting of 12 songs. Zakaria shot a musicvideo from his new album in Turkey, called "Gullê" (Flower, honey). An Italian model, playing the leading role. The video was realesed in December 25th such a christmas present for the kurdish people.
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