Harmony Beyond Borders: Arab Female Voices in Global Hits

In the dynamic realm of global music, Arab female artists are making waves, collaborating with international icons to create unforgettable tunes that transcend borders.  Explore the captivating collaborations that bring the soulful voices of Palestine’s Norah Shaqur and Nai Barghout, along with Egypt’s Dina El Wedidi, into the spotlight of worldwide music hits. Coldplay’s ‘Church’ featuring Norah Shaqur (Palestine): In Coldplay’s mesmerizing track ‘Church,’ featured in their eighth studio album ‘Everyday Life’, the enchanting vocals of Palestine’s Norah Shaqur surpasses boundaries, weaving seamlessly through the melodic fabric crafted by the British rock giants.  Premiered via a live sunrise performance in Amman, Jordan, on 22 November, 2019, the song showcased a technically ambitious, one-take performance. Shaqur, a Palestinian artist from Jerusalem, took center stage, her performance resonating so profoundly that YouTube comments hailed her as “The Voice of an Angel.”  The collaboration stemmed from an encounter when Chris Martin and Coldplay explored Jerusalem, leading to a magical connection that saw Shaqur’s vocals becoming an integral part of ‘Church’, a testament to the spiritual magic of Jerusalem and the universality of music. Shaqur then performed her own song, ‘Bani Adem’, alongside Coldplay…

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