Since the death of Egyptian diva Umm Kulthum in 1975, no Arab singer has been so profoundly venerated as 85-year-old Fairuz -- a stage name that means "turquoise" in Arabic The Arab world's last ...

Walk into any cafe in Lebanon and you'll often find morning coffee sipped with the soulful voice of Fairuz drifting in the background. She often sings of love... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SAALOUNY EL NAS") ...

Fairuz has made few public appearances in recent years, but has remained a rare symbol of unity for many Lebanese — Joseph EID Legendary Arab singer Fairuz, whose ballads have told of love, her native ...

November marks the 91st birthday of legendary singer Fairuz, as Ahram Online celebrates her artistic achievements and highlights her enduring role as a cultural ambassador who continues to inspire ...

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