Sahar

Collection of Songs

• Jasd Nahil (A Frail Body)
• Ya Shadi Al Alhan (O Composer Of Melodies)
• Ya Tira tiri (Fly, Little Bird)
• Ya Laimi Bl Hawa (O One Who Blames Me For Love)
• Dzni W E'arf Marami (Push Me and Know My Intentions)
• Ya Syad Al Smak (O Fisherman)
• Anta Askrtni (You Intoxicated Me)
• Fawq Al Nakhil (Above the Palm Trees)

• To Al Salihiyya, O Saliha
• Ya Hwydalak (Oh, You Who Walk Gracefully)
• W Shlon Hali (And How Am I)
• Ya Tir Yli 'Al Shajar (Oh Bird On The Tree)
• Ya Horyeh Ya Salbeh Al Albab (Oh, Enchanting Maiden Who Steals Hearts)

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This recording captures a radio interview with singer Sahar, conducted by broadcaster Nazir Aqeel. During the interview, Sahar performed various styles of Halabi singing, accompanied on the oud by artist and composer Zuhair Issawi. Sahar (1935-1981), born Fadila Makli, was a Syrian singer and theater actress who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. Originally from Idlib, she was married to the renowned actor Khaled Taja. Early in her career, Sahar worked in Aleppo as a singer and actress, performing in local theaters and with the People’s Art Troupe. In 1960, she moved to Damascus, where she pursued her artistic career on Syrian radio and television, becoming well-known for her renditions of muwashahat, qudud, and poems. She recorded numerous works, both solo and alongside the most prominent singers in Aleppo at the time, such as Muhammad Khairi and Sabah Fakhri. One of her most famous collaborations was the dialogue song Ah Ya Qalbi with Fahd Balan. Her hit song Al Habaib 'Al Mahbah 'Auduna, written by Fawzi Al Maghrabi and composed by Zuhair Issawi, was recorded by Damascus Radio in 1965 and later reinterpreted by George Wassouf. Sahar passed away in Damascus following a tragic accident that stirred widespread controversy. Her funeral was attended by many artists and musicians, along with her husband Khaled Taja, who retired from acting for three years after her death before returning to the stage in 1984.