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Ghada Shbeir is a Lebanese classical music artist who has gained international recognition for her unique vocal style and interpretation of traditional Arabic music. Born in 1969 in Beirut, Shbeir grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. Her father was a musician and her mother was a poet, and they encouraged her to pursue her passion for singing from a young age. Shbeir began her formal music education at the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music, where she studied classical Arabic music and opera. She also studied with renowned Lebanese singer and composer Marcel Khalife, who became a mentor and inspiration to her. Shbeir's training in both classical and traditional Arabic music gave her a unique perspective on the art form, and she began to develop her own style that blended the two genres. In the early 1990s, Shbeir began performing professionally, both in Lebanon and abroad. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative singer, and her performances were praised for their emotional depth and technical skill. In 1995, she released her first album, "Al Muwashahat," which featured traditional Arabic songs from the Andalusian and Syrian traditions. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it established Shbeir as a rising star in the world of Arabic music. Over the next decade, Shbeir continued to perform and record, releasing several more albums that showcased her unique vocal style and interpretation of traditional Arabic music. She also collaborated with other musicians and composers, including Marcel Khalife, who wrote several songs for her. In 2006, she released "Ataba," an album that featured traditional Lebanese songs from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The album was a departure from her earlier work, and it showcased her versatility as a singer and her ability to adapt to different styles of music. In 2008, Shbeir was invited to perform at the prestigious Festival d'Avignon in France, where she gave a critically acclaimed performance of traditional Arabic music. The performance was a turning point in her career, as it introduced her to a wider audience and established her as a major figure in the world of classical music. She went on to perform at other major festivals and venues around the world, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman. In 2012, Shbeir released "Al Layl wa Al Qandil," an album that featured traditional Arabic songs from the Andalusian and Egyptian traditions. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it earned Shbeir several awards and nominations, including the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award for Best Middle Eastern Album. The album showcased Shbeir's ability to interpret traditional Arabic music in a contemporary context, and it cemented her reputation as one of the most innovative and talented singers in the world of classical music. In addition to her work as a performer, Shbeir is also a respected scholar and educator. She has taught at several universities and conservatories around the world, including the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music and the Sorbonne in Paris. She has also written extensively on the history and theory of Arabic music, and she has published several books and articles on the subject. Today, Shbeir continues to perform and record, and she remains one of the most influential and respected figures in the world of classical music.

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