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Waed Bouhassoun is a Syrian-born musician who has gained international recognition for her exceptional talent in classical Arabic music. Born in Deir ez-Zor, Syria in 1979, Bouhassoun grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. Her father, a renowned oud player, was her first teacher and mentor, and she began singing and playing the oud at the age of six. Bouhassoun's family moved to Damascus when she was a child, and she continued her musical education there. She studied at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, where she received a degree in oud performance. She also studied singing with some of the most respected teachers in the field, including Sabah Fakhri and Shadi Jamil. Bouhassoun's talent was evident from a young age, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young musicians in Syria. She began performing professionally while still a student, and her concerts were always well-received by audiences and critics alike. In 2000, Bouhassoun moved to France to continue her musical studies. She enrolled in the Conservatoire National de Région de Paris, where she studied oud performance and singing. She also began performing in France and other European countries, and her concerts were met with great enthusiasm. Bouhassoun's music is deeply rooted in the classical Arabic tradition, but she also incorporates elements of other musical styles into her work. Her repertoire includes traditional Arabic songs, as well as original compositions that blend Arabic and Western musical influences. Bouhassoun has released several albums over the course of her career, including "La Voix de l'Amour" (The Voice of Love), "L'âme du luth" (The Soul of the Oud), and "Safar" (Journey). Her music has been praised for its beauty, depth, and emotional power, and she has been compared to some of the greatest classical Arabic musicians of all time. Bouhassoun has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She has also performed at numerous festivals, including the Festival d'Avignon, the Festival de Marseille, and the Festival de Fès des Musiques Sacrées du Monde. Bouhassoun has received numerous awards and honors for her work. In 2006, she was awarded the Prix de l'Académie Charles Cros, one of the most prestigious awards in the world of music. She has also been awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, and the Medal of Honor by the Syrian government. Despite her success, Bouhassoun remains deeply committed to her roots and her culture. She has spoken out against the violence and destruction that has ravaged her homeland in recent years, and has used her music to promote peace and understanding between different cultures and religions. Bouhassoun's music is a testament to the power of art to transcend borders and bring people together. Her unique blend of classical Arabic music and Western influences has won her fans around the world, and her message of peace and unity has resonated with audiences of all backgrounds. She is truly one of the most talented and inspiring musicians of our time.

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