Warda Al-Jazairia

Warda Al-Jazairia

🎤 The Famous Algerian Singer and Actress

Personal Information

Born: July 22, 1939, 18th arrondissement, Paris 🇫🇷

Died: May 17, 2012 (aged 72) Cairo 🇪🇬

Cause of Death: Heart failure ❤️

Buried: Al-Alia Cemetery, Algeria 🇩🇿

Nationality: Algeria, France, Egypt, Jordan 🌍

Languages: Arabic, French 🗣️

Musical Instruments: Oud, Human Voice 🎶

Profession: Singer, Actress, Artist 🎭

Awards:

National Merit Award of Algeria 🏅

Royal Order of the Ouissam Alaouite 🏆

Knight of Arts and Letters Medal 🎖️

Her Artistic Life

Music Genre: Art Music 🎶

Record Label: EMI 🎧

Instruments: Oud and Human Voice 🎤

Her Artistic Beginnings

Warda was born in France to an Algerian father and a Lebanese mother. She began her artistic journey in France before moving to Lebanon, where she released her own songs.

In 1960, she moved to Egypt by invitation of the producer and director Helmy Rafla and starred in her first film "Al-Maz and Abdu Al-Hamouli."

Her Conflict with Nasser's Regime: In the early 60s, rumors spread about a relationship with Marshal Abdel Hakim Amer, which led to her being banned from Egypt.

Retirement and Return

Retirement: She retired from singing after her marriage but returned in 1972 after an invitation from Algerian President Houari Boumediene.

Collaboration with Great Composers: She worked with Mohamed Abdel Wahab and Salah El Sherbiny, achieving great success in Egypt and the Arab world.

Her Private Life

Warda was married to "Jamal Qasiri" and later to the late Egyptian composer Belig Hamdi.

She had two children: "Riyad" and "Widad."

Her Death

She passed away on May 17, 2012, due to heart failure at her home in Cairo and was buried in Algeria.

Her Artistic Works

Movies

1962: Al-Maz and Abdu Al-Hamouli 🎥

1963: Princess of the Arabs 🎬

1973: Voice of Love 🎞️

1977: Oh Night, Oh Time 🎬

1994: Why, Oh World 🎥

TV Shows

Ouraq Al-Ward 📺

The Great Valley 📽️

It's Time (Written by Youssef Maaty) 🎭

National Works

My Country, My Country (1954) 🌍

Oh, Depart to the Country (1955) 🇩🇿

Born in July (1960) 🎶

The Greatest Country (1960) with Abdel Halim Hafez and Nagat Al-Saghira 🎶

From Many Years Ago (1960) 🎼

Her Artistic Legacy: Warda Al-Jazairia is considered one of the most iconic figures in the Arab world and left a lasting mark in the hearts of her fans through many songs that reflect the beauty of Arabic music and her exceptional artistic personality.