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Performer

Country

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Belgium

Birth

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March 20, 1964 in Brussels, Belgium

 

Natacha Atlas is a British-Egyptian singer and songwriter who has made a name for herself in the world of classical music. Born on March 20, 1964, in Brussels, Belgium, Atlas grew up in a multicultural family with an Egyptian father and a British mother. Her father was a musician and a scholar of Arabic music, and he introduced her to the rich musical traditions of the Middle East at a young age. Atlas began her musical career in the early 1980s as a member of the group Transglobal Underground, which blended elements of world music, electronica, and dance. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented vocalist and performer, and her unique style and sound caught the attention of music critics and fans alike. In 1993, Atlas released her first solo album, Diaspora, which showcased her powerful voice and her ability to fuse traditional Middle Eastern music with contemporary Western styles. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it established Atlas as a rising star in the world music scene. Over the next few years, Atlas continued to release a series of acclaimed albums, including Halim, Gedida, and Ayeshteni. Her music drew on a wide range of influences, from Arabic and North African rhythms to jazz, funk, and hip-hop. She also collaborated with a number of other musicians and producers, including Jah Wobble, David Arnold, and Nitin Sawhney. In 2001, Atlas released her first album of classical music, Something Dangerous, which featured her singing in Arabic and English over orchestral arrangements. The album was a departure from her earlier work, but it showcased her versatility as a vocalist and her ability to adapt to different musical styles. Since then, Atlas has continued to explore classical music, collaborating with a number of orchestras and composers around the world. In 2010, she released Mounqaliba, an album of Arabic classical music that was recorded with the Belgian jazz orchestra, the Metropole Orkest. The album was a critical success, and it earned Atlas a nomination for the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award. In addition to her work as a musician, Atlas has also been involved in a number of other creative projects. She has acted in films and television shows, and she has written and performed in a number of theatrical productions. She has also been an advocate for human rights and social justice, and she has worked with a number of organizations to promote peace and understanding between different cultures and religions. Throughout her career, Atlas has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to music and the arts. She has been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and she has won a number of other honors, including the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award, the Songlines Music Award, and the WOMEX Artist Award. Today, Atlas continues to be a leading figure in the world of classical music, and she remains committed to exploring new musical styles and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music. Her unique voice and her ability to blend different musical traditions have made her a beloved and respected artist around the world, and her influence on the world music scene is sure to be felt for many years to come.

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