Najwa Karam: Biography, Facts and Career

Najwa Karam (Arabic: نجوى كرم; Lebanese Arabic pronunciation: [ˈnaʒwa ˈkaɾam]; born 26 February 1966) is a Lebanese singer, songwriter, and producer. She has sold an estimated 60 million records and is one of the highest-selling recording artists in the Middle East. Karam incorporates Mawwal and traditional Lebanese elements into her musical work. She appeared on Forbes's 2023 "50 Over 50: Europe, Middle East, and Africa" list, which features "influential individuals over the age of 50 in those regions". During the 1990s, Karam was often referred to as Shams el-Ghinnieh (Sun of the Song) in reference to her album of the same name. Other albums she released in the 1990s include Naghmet Hob (“Melody of Love”), Ma Bassmahlak (“I Won't Let You"), Maghroumeh (“In Love”), and Rouh Rouhi (“Soul of My Soul”). In 2000, Karam's tenth album, Oyoun Qalbi (“Eyes of My Heart”) became her highest-selling album. In 2001, her album Nedmaneh (“I Regret”) earned her a Murex d'Or award for Best Arabic Artist and Rotana Records awards, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Highest-Selling Album of the Year. Throughout the late 2000s, Karam's albums Hayda Haki (“This Is A Talk”), Am Bemzah Ma'ak (“Just Kidding With You”) and Khallini Shoufak (“Let Me See You”) also achieved commercial success. Karam frequently worked with musician and composer Melhem Barakat and collaborated with singer Wadih el Safi on their 2004 debut, "W Kberna" ("We Grow Old Together").

Quick facts about Najwa Karam

• Full name: Najwa Karam
• Born: 1966-02-26
• Nationality: Canada
• Known as: Musician
• Wikidata ID: Q1197287

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