Ragheb Alama
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Ragheb Alama (Arabic:راغب علامة) is one of the most celebrated singers in the Arab world, spanning a successful career of 15 years. In the new millennium, Ragheb's splendid comeback was in Badi doub with the then-rising singer Elissa. A year later, in 2003, Ragheb released Tab Leih? (Oh Why?) under the recording label Alam El Phan. The only single, the title track, entered the No.1 spot in no time, and was his most celebrated success to date. In the end of 2004, after a long delay, the pop icon released Al Hob el-Kabir (The Great Love), which was a celebrated hit as well. He also co-performed the hit Yallah Ya Shabab with Andy.
In July 2005, his 2nd single from Great Love, the title track, premiered on Melody Hit. The music video, directed by Wissam Smayra, was shot in Malaysia. The single was less popular than previous tracks; it did however make the Top 40 on the radio pop charts, but failed to make an impression on the ringtone charts.
In 2005, Ragheb released Greatest Hits 2002-2005 to mark the end of his contract with Alam El Phan. While he has not had enough hits in that time to cover a whole album, non released songs were included, which shows why the album should have been named Best of Ragheb Alama 2002-2005.
Ragheb is now an official spokesman for Nokia mobiles. Born on June 7th, 1962, Ragheb Alama had been a brilliant and talented child. At an early age his father, Subhi Alama, discovered that his son was possessed of a good voice allied with talent and arranged for him to be introduced to the radio.
Later, when he turned fifteen, he was admitted to the Conservatoire where he excelled in his studies of lute. He took part in Art Studio Program < studio al Phan > and at the concert won a gold medal for his achievements in the field of folklore songs. His rise to fame and popularity occurred in 1982. He has taken part in several Festivals, both Arab and International, such as at Carthage, Jerash and the City Lights Festival in Egypt. His awards include the Key of Detroit, that of the City of Sydney, a platinum disc for his album called "Albi A'she'aha". And Egypt's Oscar for Video Clip "Alamtini", Best Arabic Male Singer in the Arabian World Gold Lion in 1998. He released around 14 albums since early 1980's until now.
Ragheb Alama is now one of the most celebrated singers in the Arab world, spanning a successful career of 15 years. In the new millennium, Ragheb's splendid comeback was in Badi Chouf with the then-rising singer Elissa. A year later, in 2003, Ragheb released Tab Leih? (Oh Why?) under the recording label Alam El Phan. The only single, the title track, entered the No.1 spot in no time, and was his most celebrated success to date. In the end of 2004, after a long delay, the pop icon released Al Hob el-Kabir (The Great Love), which was a celebrated hit as well. He also co-performed the hit Yallah Ya Shabab with Andy.
The Formula One Management started an agreement with the Superstar Ragheb Alama to study a possibility to participate in the next race that will be held in Chingahai, China, in Sep or Oct. Ragheb was born and raised in Ghoubeiri, Beirut. Lebanon ,got married to Jehan Al Ali in 1996.
He is a father of 2 children, Sara Lona from his ex wife Randa Zaka and Khalid from Jehan. He has 3 sisters and 4 brothers.
