Ahlam
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Ahlam in a promotional photo by Laha Magazine |
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Country | UAE / Middle east |
Years active | 1994–present |
Genres | Arabic music |
Website(s) | Ahlam World |
Ahlam Ali Al Shāmsi (born February 13, 1969), commonly known as Ahlam (Arabic: احلام) is a leading female singer from Bahrain who became a UAE citizen in 1996. She has 9 albums to her name, and is popular throughout the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf region.
[edit] Biography
Ahlam started her singing career when she was a little child. She used to sing in Weddings and Ceremonies, and through this she was noticed by the Kuwaiti music composer, Anwar Abdullah. This recognition lead Ahlam to sign a contract with Funoon Al Emarat, a local Gulf-Music production company. The composer Anwar Abdullah also assisted her through the release of her debut self-titled album,(Ahlam). Ahlam received a personal testimonial from the Saudi artist, Muhammad Abdo (nicknamed Artist Of The Arabs) stating that Ahlam's voice is a Gulf voice by 100%.
Ahlam is also one of the richest Arab singers. She is believed to be one of the most highly paid singers in Rotana. Ahlam is married to a famous Qatari rally champion, Mubarak Al-Hajiri. She has a baby boy named Fahed.
[edit] Discography
- Motheer (1995, Funoon Al Emarat)
- Ma'aa Al Salamah (1996, Funoon Al Emarat)
- Kaif Artha (1997, Funoon Al Emarat)
- Ma yeseh Ela El Saheeh (1998, Funoon Al Emarat)
- Tabee'ee (1999, Funoon Al Emarat)
- Mekhtlef (2000, Funoon Al Emarat)
- Le Elmak Bas (2001, Funnon Al Emarat)
- Ahsan (2003, Alam El Phan)
- El Thokol Sana'a (2006, Rotana Records)