Yara (singer)

Yara
يارا
Yara in 2018
Yara in 2018
Background information
Birth nameCarla Nazih al-Berkashi
كارلا نزيه البرقاشي
GenresLebanese music
OccupationSinger
Years active2004–present
LabelsT-Music

Carla Nazih al-Berkashi (Arabic: كارلا نزيه البرقاشي), known as Yara (Arabic: يارا), is a Lebanese pop singer.[1] She won the music competition broadcast on LBC "Kass el-Nojoum" in 1998 for which she had made a name by singing "Awedak". She was discovered by Lebanese composer Tarek Abou Jaoudeh. Tarek became her producer, and also chose her stage name, "Yara". Being his protegee, he composed most of her first singles, including "Hob Kbir".[2] Her first album, " Twassa Feyi " released in 2005. The singer also works as an ambassador for the Lebanese Red Cross.[3]

Personal life

Yara is a Christian.[1]

Discography

Albums:

Singles:

  • Bala'ab Ala Al Makshouf (2021)[4]

Remixes

  • Yara x Douzi x Dj Youcef - Mallet (Harout Zadikian Remix) (2020)

References

  1. ^ a b "Lebanese singer taken to police station for smoking in Ramadan". August 10, 2012.
  2. ^ "Yara – يارا". en.hibamusic.com. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  3. ^ "Arab star Yara in solidarity with Syrian children". April 8, 2017.
  4. ^ Musa, Developed By Heba. ""بلعب على المكشوف" يجمع صوت يارا وألحان الموسيقار طلال | صور". بوابة اخبار اليوم. Retrieved February 16, 2022.