Laila Gofran 2012 Music Video Promo Surfaces

Laila Gofran is not 20 years old anymore, I know of her when she was in her late 20s. I studied for High School listening to her covers of the great songs of Abdel Halim Hafiz. She did it right then, and since then she has not had the great success she is owed. A smart and a warm voice ought to have a place in the music scene with her two year old song

This Moroccan lady who made a second home for herself and her family in Cairo--her own daughter was murdered in that town. She has been working on her latest album, and as you can see from the promo Laila looked younger than ever. Seriously, she looks like she has not aged and she is pushing on 50 now. Laila had a good single in 2009 about losing someone close to the heart. It became an instant hit because it felt coming form her deep soul.

Gofran who just invested in an Egyptian restaurant in her home town in Morocco will be making a music comeback shortly. I hate for this talented songstress to become famous for being famous.  I think she should move to the Gulf for a year or two and try to reboot her career from there. The Gulf has always been welcoming to the ladies of Morocco who can sing.

Clever boy Kareem Mohsen composed the music for the song, and the clip was filmed more than two years ago but due to production issues it has been delayed.

 tal 3'eabak | lila 3ofran | طال غيابك | ليلي غفران

Spanish Guitar With John H. Clarke

Something about Arab/Muslim rule over Spain for almost 800 years tells me about our limitless love and admiration to that Spanish guitar--an instruments some argue was invented or at least improved by Muslims musician with the name Zoriab, history aside, they make good music over in that country, it reminds us of the relaxing times--maybe by the seaside.

American guitar music is much different that the one in Spain but thanks to an increased wave of Latin American musicians, the Spanish guitar is finding its way all the way to North America. Many people adore this instrument and many pretend to play it too. But nothing beats the acoustics guitar, it's the dreamy instrument that for long has seduced men and women into falling in love.

Thanks to John H. Clarke who made this lovely piece below. Keep in mind, most Arab composers launch their career the moment someone gives them a guitar.

عزف جيتار اسباني رائعة رمانسيه

Moroccan Dounia Batma, Makes The Gulf Crazy

She is a diva in every sense of the word. Sure, she is young, but her emotions are her vocal training some spend ages trying to develop. She has the confidence at a level only the legends enjoy. Her commanding stage presence is well documented. This Casablanca native, the girl that rocked Arab Idol and was only given the runner up title is taking a break to sort out her career plans.

She did released a number of singles that I call crowed pleasers, but an album has not materialized yet--which is a good step. Last thing the fans need a rushed album that has not been made with hear and soul. One cannot rush greatness, Dounia has a career that's shorter than one year--she auditioned on September 8, 2011

In those few months Dounia performed in a number of  dialects and various styles from classic Egyptian songs (Umm Kulthum, Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Warda, Faiza Ahmed), to Arabic pop music (Samira Said, Fulla, Najwa Karam, Asala Nasri) and Gulf music (Ahlam, Mohammed Abdu, Talal Maddah) She has also dabbled so well into Gulf music.

After the show, Saudi singer Rashed Al-Majed was quoted about her voice was "rare". She has done well for herself where received a beautiful Mercedes, more expensive that the Chevrolet Corvette that was among Arab Idol's awards. This was a gift from a group of fans from United Arab Emirates.

Dounia has been a fixture in Morocco's music festival where she tends to get booked often, the Gulf has also called, they seem to big among her biggest fans out there.

 دنيا باطما اغنية وردة الجزائريه مالى HD

Introducing George Zghaib, "Miracle Child" Of Arabic Music

He is a little Lebanese boy who has been rocking Arabic music news with his talent. He plays a mean lute "oud" and does a great job covering classics of the Arabic songs. Pretty much all the legends he has memorized songs for them and can perform them life. People go wild for this boy and I have been burried in stories about him.

They call me the "miracle child" he is like a magician with that lute, I am speechless! This guy is getting people excited. Young people like him who have such talent have a bright future for them--they just need to be children. Lebanon continues to impress me with surprises liked boy George. Reports have confirmed George  residing in the Lebanese home of Syrian singer George Wassouf.

Not sure what the future holds for George but we have had stars start at a young age do songs like those. Singers like George Wassouf, Wael Jassar, Asalah and Angham started at a young age--they seem to have done well for themselves.

Georges Zgheib akhadou al ri7


الطفل الموهبة جورج زغيب يعزف و يغني ...أنا بعشقك


Al Jaras - الجرس - الطفل جورج زغيب يغني لعبدالحليم حافظ

The Arab and Muslim Girl Who Roots For One Direction

She is a young Libyan and Egyptian daughter of a seasoned music mogul and radio owner Hami El Shari. She has impressed me before and she is back doing it again. Nabila El Shari is joining the global force for fans for the British boy band One Direction. She went a step further and did a cover for one of their most beautiful songs "What Makes You Beautiful "

The girl rocks, she knows the song very well not just the lyrics but the emotions and excitement! If the band can go with a girl, I would put Nabila on the ticket, but that will only get their female fans upset. I am sure other females have done covers for One Direction pop sugar sweet songs.

Zayn Malik is one of the five members of One Direction. Zayn was one of the finalists on the XFactor 2010 and was put in a group by singer Nicole Scherzinger and judge Simon Cowell with four other boys; Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson which give birth to the group One Direction.
 
Nabila El Shari ft One Direction-What Makes You Beautiful

Christina Perri - A Thousand Years (Piano/Cello Cover)

Piano and classical music has its fans, you do not have to be rich to enjoy its richness and you do not have to be high class to enjoy its high class. It's music that speak to the soul and moves the heart with its magic. It relaxes you when you really needed it the most. It comforts you and better it express your every emotion.

They are called the Piano Guys and they manged to capture some of the best songs and make videos in the nature--you really cannot resist the combination. I wish more of those Arab composers do stuff like this, I know we have a lot of them who do classical music and original material--Malek Jandali and Zain from Jordan.

I know they will appreciate the video below. It's a cover of Christina Perri (A Philadelphia singer and songwriter  A Thousand Years.

Christina Perri - A Thousand Years (Piano/Cello Cover)

A Ramadan Classic "Wahawy Ya Wahawy وحوي يا وحوي"

Ramadan songs that stand the test of time are many, and we all love the classics. What some of us also love a classic makeover, like the video below from  female vocalist from Habaybna Band. Wahawy Ya Wahawy is a timeless song that we all have gotten used to listening too every and each Ramadan. It's really old song that has been remade and re-recorded by countless singers and bands.

This video was recorded at a Ramadan music festival in Cairo. I do not recall any singer ruining this song, each time it gets remade, I feel that people stick to the original song.

فرقة حبايبنا - وحوي يا وحوي

Youssra El Hawary Doubles Down In Ya Autobis

She is a spunky vocalist with a great personal story...aside form that, I like her tongue in cheek songs she has become known for....her sense of humor seems natural and like a birthright. She broke out with a song about a wall where she got tons of YouTube love, but ever since she has been making attempts to get back into the viral business.

I like one of her most recent attempts with a bass cover. This is how most music would have sounded in Paris as made by street artists...Youssra is the street. She is grilling the autobis, the everyday struggle for each Egyptian citizen.

Youssra El Hawary - Ya Autobis (Bass cover)

The Egyptian Opera Warda Tribute With Khaled Selim

In a wonderful tribute night for the late Algerian diva Warda, the Algerian embassy and Egyptian singers planned this night to walk us through memory lane as the late singer's music came to life with the voices of a host of Arab singers who have nothing but love and respect for this diva.

One of the stars of the evening was Egyptian singer Khaled Selim who has actually appeared with Warda on a TV show few years back when they acted. Khaled spoke for a minute about what Warda means for him and then chose one of her songs to cover.

Khaled has one of the most flexible and capable voices in Egypt nowadays. He transitions from pop to classics in a heartbeat and pull a stunning act each time. This why he is one of the youngest singers to frequent the Egyptian opera--they know he won't disappoint.

Khaled Selm Layalina/ خالد سليم ليالينا

Mohamed Khairy "Youm Matbelna" Amr Diab Cover

Amr Diab is more than a pop singer, his songs helped defines a new generation of singers. He is the guy that each of those 20 something singers grew up listening to and now they are out doing covers of his songs.

No one bad mouths him and manages to have a sustainable career in the music business. He is the guy most idolize and respect. We can have opinions about his later work--when he switched to Rotana, but anything before then was nothing short of awesome.

A young pop sensation that goes by the name Mohammed Khairy has just released a cover of one of Amr Diab's songs. I am a fan of young Khairy and his very sweet boy voice where you are drawn in right away. I did not like the original song, but somehow, I am now prompted to give it another listen.

Mohamed Khairy - Youm Matbelna | محمد خيرى - يوم ما اتقابلنا

WATCH: The Newest Arabic Ramadan Songs For This Year

Ramadan has inspired singers to sing for generations now. Some of those songs are classics, but most of them are throwaway songs that are self serving songs where the singer gets to advance his career. I have listened other new Ramadan songs, but they keep coming and I do not mind sharing on this blog.

Some of those songs are more religious than other ones, but they all want to celebrate the hold month in different ways. Take for example Karim Mohsen not a religious guy but he had a song with a good message...do not just be good in Ramadan...there are more months as you know.

Most of the songs below come form the country of Egypt, and come from stars with different fame and interests. enjoy this momnth

Karim Mohsen - 30 Youm / كريم محسن - 30 يوم


رمضان , ناصر المغني Ramadan ,Naser Almughanni


Ramadan Gana Nesma m4v YouTube


Amr Tantawy - Shahr Kareem / عمرو طنطاوي - شهر كريم

Kameltny (Hatem Fahmy's song) By Composer: Amir Ali

Sometimes, a cover does an original song a huge favor. Few can remember that this song came form pop star Hatem Fahmy, I may have heard it but I do not recall thinking it was any good. Now thought, I get a cover from the composer of the song Amir Ali.

Not sure what prompts a composer to release a song of his work using his own voice after he has given it to another singer. But in some instants, the original song gets buried and since a singer works so hard on it, he thinks it should get heard.

For a pop song, this is pretty entertaining.
Kameltny (Hatem Fahmy's song) By Composer: Amir Ali