Fairuz (1935–)
Fairuz (1935–)
Lebanese singer. Name variations: Fairouz. Born Hoda Nouhad Haddad, Nov 21, 1935, in Jabal Alarz, Lebanon; m. Assi Rahbani (composer), July 1954 (died June 21, 1986); children: 3 including Ziad Rahbani (composer).
Arabic pop singer who has "the most beautiful voice in the3 world," wrote All Music Guide, "only Billie Holiday comes close"; appeared in films Biya el-Khawatim (1965), Safar barlek (1966) and Bint El-Harass (1967).
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