Bassima
Bassima | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paula Al Turk 1 July 1973 Yahchouch, Lebanon |
| Origin | Lebanon |
| Genres | Arabic pop music, Music of Lebanon |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–2018 |
| Labels | Music Box Studio (1998–2001) Rotana (2001–2008) |
Bassima (Arabic: باسمة; born Paula Al Turk (Arabic: بولا الترك) on 1 July 1973)[1] is a Lebanese singer also known as a Studio El Fan winner.
Career
Bassima started her career in 1998 releasing singles "Washwashny Habibi Sammaani Kalam", and "Fi Orbak w Bo'dak Hayati Achanak".[2] Later on, she has released six albums working with prominent composers in the region such as Marwan Khoury, Samir Sfeir, Tarek Madkour, Boudi Naoum, and others.[3] She was signed to Rotana from 2001 to 2008, concluding her seven-year contract with the release of her album Helm Toyour.[4] In 2014, she competed in the television show Shaklak Mish Ghareeb.[5]
On 17 February 2020, she announced her retirement from her singing career after deciding to devote herself to her religious faith.[6]
Personal life
Bassima is married to Elie Jbeily. She has two children: Gaia and George.[7]
Discography
- Dawabni Dob (1999), Music Box Studio
- Andy So'al (2001), Rotana Records
- 3einy Ya Mo (2002), Rotana Records
- Shou Rajja'ak (2004), Rotana Records
- Shou 3a Bali (2005), Rotana Records
- Helm Toyour (2008), Rotana Records
Releases
- Washwashny Habibi Sammaani Kalam (1998)
- Fi Orbak w Bo'dak Hayati Achanak (1998)
- Raje'ali al-Amal (2015)
- Jarhak 3endi (2016)
References
- ↑ "باسمة". MBC (in Arabic). Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ↑ "Bassima – باسمة". hibamusic. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ↑ "Bassima – Biography". last.fm. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ↑ "الفنانة باسمة: من حسن حظّي أن فيروز غيّرت رأيها..." (in Arabic). lahamag.com. 3 February 2010.
- ↑ "باسمة: نجاحي في شكلك غريب أثار غيرة الجميع" (in Arabic). elfann.com. 25 September 2014.
- ↑ "I Was Harassed by a Royal! Bassima Announces Her Retirement". Al Bawaba. 18 February 2020.
- ↑ "مبروك باسمة بالمولود الجديد". farfeshplus (in Arabic). Retrieved 26 November 2017.