{"id":766225,"date":"2025-11-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=766225"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:47:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T09:47:24","slug":"queen-of-song-fairuz-turns-90-here-are-90-things-we-love-about-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/766225\/queen-of-song-fairuz-turns-90-here-are-90-things-we-love-about-her\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen of Song Fairuz Turns 90: Here Are 90 Things We Love About Her"},"content":{"rendered":"   <p>As\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/tag\/Fairuz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fairuz<\/a>, the iconic Lebanese singer, marks her 90th birthday today, her influence remains timeless, resonating across generations.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>We thought there was no better reason to celebrate the queen of Lebanon, so here are 90 reasons why Fairuz holds an indelible place in our hearts:<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>1. Ethereal voice that transcends boundaries.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>2. Championing Arab identity through music.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>3. Her music being the soundtrack to our drive to school every morning.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>4. Her <a href=\"https:\/\/medinaportal.com\/file\/fairuz-in-jursalim\/#:~:text=%D9%81%D9%8A%2028%20%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%B1%201963%D8%8C%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85,%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%85%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%AF%D8%B3%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%81%20%D9%88%D9%83%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit to Palestine in 1963<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/68480331_2392857224323861_5124080951189569536_n-3.jpg\" alt=\"fairuz palestine\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>5. The fact that she gave us some of the most iconic breakup songs (<em>Bektoub Ismak<\/em>, <em>Saalouni el Nas<\/em>\u2026).<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>6. She radiates grace and humility.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>7. <em>Li Beirut<\/em>. Enough said.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>8. The fact that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/62427\/fairuz-sued-madonna-in-1993-really\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">she sued Madonna in 1993<\/a>. (And won.)<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>9. Her songs about Al Quds (especially <em>Zahrat al Mada\u2019en<\/em>).<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>10. She symbolizes home for many Lebanese abroad.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>11. When we hear \u201c<em>Laylit Eid<\/em>\u201d come on during Christmas.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>12. <strong>How stunning<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/63540\/fairuzs-beirut-home-to-be-turned-into-a-museum-after-renovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> her childhood home<\/a> is.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content: center;align-items: center;\">   <div class=\"lozad wp-twitter-embed\" style=\"text-align: center;width:80%;max-width: 100%;\" data-twitter-src=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayF1207\/status\/1103185088555167750?s=20\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>13. She comes from humble beginnings, and has remained humble despite her astronomical success.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>14. The integral role she played in our fashion history.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>15. The longing and nostalgia invoked in \u201c<em>Aatini Al Nay Wa Ghanni<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>16. The fact that she gave us Ziad Rahbani.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/51787-14.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>17. She inspires a sense of unity.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>18. Her resilience despite personal challenges.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>19. The fact that she\u2019s created a musical legacy for future generations.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>20. Her music transcends language, and is appreciated worldwide.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>21. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/59765\/apparently-beyonce-listens-to-fairouz-a-lot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beyonce listens to her music<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>22. Her friendship and iconic photographs with Oum Kalthoum.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/51787-8.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>23. The fact that she put Baalbek International Festival on the map.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>24. Symbolizing hope in the post-war era with \u201cNassam Alayna El-Hawa.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>25. The fact that her music embraces both tradition and change.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>26. Her friendship with Mireille Mathieu.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CwLbcBTIXW2\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>27. Her performance in \u201c<em>Bayya3 el Khawatem<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>28. Giving us the best measure of love, \u201cshayif el bahr shu kbeer\u2026?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>29. The playfulness and authenticity of emotion conveyed in \u201cKifak Enta.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>30. The ethereal hymns she shares during Easter.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>31. Her 1994 performance in Martyrs\u2019 Square to launch the rebirth of the downtown district that was ravaged by the <\/p>    <p>civil war.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>32. Her sample of Mozart\u2019s classic symphony with \u201c<em>Ya Ana Ya Ana<\/em>.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>33. Her level of artistic integrity.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>34. She can rock a headdress better than anyone.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/51787-3.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>35. The evocative simplicity of \u201c<em>Habbaytak Bessayf,<\/em>\u201d a love ballad.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>36. Her cute lullaby-like songs like \u201c<em>Teeri ya Tiyara<\/em>.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>37. The emotional depth and simplicity of songs like \u201c<em>Zourouni<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>38. Having the best stage name, the Arabic word for \u201cturquoise.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>39. Her agile and tender voice in \u201c<em>Bint El Chalabiya<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>40. Her live show in Las Vegas, which can be considered one of the best live performances ever.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>41. Her contributions to Lebanese folklore.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/51787-16.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>42. <em>Bhebbak ya Libnan<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>43. Her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/52320\/fairuz-releases-new-song-an-adaptation-of-john-lennons-imagine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adaptation of John Lennon\u2019s \u201cImagine\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>44. She evokes a sense of national pride.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>45. She refuses most interviews, and has let her music speak for her instead.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>46. Timeless melodies that echo through the ages.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>47. Her plays which pay tribute to Lebanese village life.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>48. The melodic storytelling of \u201c<em>A Hadir el Bosta<\/em>,\u201d capturing the essence of Lebanese culture.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>49. The way she rocks a kaftan.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fairuz.jpeg\" alt=\"fairuz kaftan fashion\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>50. Playing \u201c<em>Betzakarak bil Kharif<\/em>\u201d at the start of every autumn.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>51. Her velvet voice.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>52. She\u2019s been honored by presidents from all around the world.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>53. The fact that she\u2019s known as the \u201cSeventh Pillar of Baalbek.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>54. The way she\u2019s represented hope throughout Lebanon\u2019s tumultuous history.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>55. Her music makes every morning infinitely better.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>56. The sheer devastation of <em>\u201cLa Inta Habibi\u201d <\/em>which makes you want to break up with your love.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>57. The way she has her own stamp at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.libanpost.com\/english\/fayrouz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LibanPost<\/a><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fairuz.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:469px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>58. The murals of her face that now decorate our city.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fairuz-mural.jpeg\" alt=\"fairuz mural\" style=\"width:522px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>    <p>59. Her nickname is Jarat Al Qamar or the Neighbor of the Moon<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>60. Her tender renditions of the \u201cDal3ona\u201d dabke music.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>61. How her voice portrays raw human emotion.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>62. This photo.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/51787-21.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>63. The fact that she is the most listened-to singer in the Arab world.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>64. Captivating storytelling through lyrics.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>65. Her artistic collaborations with her children.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>66. This outfit.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/51787-9.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>67. The feeling you get when you hear the first few notes of \u201c<em>Ana La Habibi<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>68. <\/strong>This iconic picture.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fairouz.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>69. The way she embodies of elegance and poise, both on and off the stage.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>70. Her maternal side.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/51787-22.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>71. Evoking the beauty of Lebanon\u2019s landscapes in her music.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>72. All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/30318\/five-of-our-favorite-fairuz-christmas-carols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">her Christmas music<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>73. Her representation of the Lebanese spirit in the deeply moving \u201c<em>Hela Ya Waseh<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>74. The way her music champions the importance of preserving Arabic heritage.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>75. Her pioneering role in introducing Western audiences to the richness of Arabic music.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>76. The head resonance she utilizes in her singing.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>77. Her songs\u2019 ability to evoke nostalgia and memories for listeners across generations.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>78. <em>Nassam Alayna el Hawa.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>79. The authenticity of her performances.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>80. The way her songs pair with sunshine, rain, storms, and beachside getaways.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>81. Her performance in the iconic musical \u201cSafar Barlik.\u201d<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>82. She has released over 800 songs, with over 1500 having been recorded.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/51787-10.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>83. Her impact on global music.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>84. Her portrayal of the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience in her music.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>85. She\u2019s a living legend.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>86. The richness of traditional instrumentation in her compositions.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>87. She is an unrivaled icon.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>88. This photo with Ziad Rahbani.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5846-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-758565\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:491px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5846-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5846-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5846-250x153.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5846-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_5846.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>89. The fact that her music was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/720977\/macklemore-samples-fairuz-in-new-song-about-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sampled<\/a> in Macklemore&#8217;s song about Gaza.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>90. This beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/764805\/japanese-musician-shares-beautiful-marimba-cover-of-fairuzs-kifak-enta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marimba cover<\/a> of <em>Kifak Enta<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQbtoH5jOzc\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Happy birthday to the woman whose 90th birthday serves as a moment to reflect on the immeasurable impact she has had, and continues to have, on music, culture, and the human spirit. 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We thought there was no better reason to celebrate the queen of Lebanon, so here are 90 reasons why Fairuz holds an indelible place in our hearts: 1. Ethereal voice that transcends boundaries. 2. 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