Shamma Hamdan

Shamma Hamdan
Born (1994-04-28) April 28, 1994
OriginUnited Arab Emirates
GenresKhaliji
OccupationsSinger, guitarist

Shamma Hamdan (28 April, 1994)[1] is an Emirati singer of Khaliji music from Dubai.[2][3] In 2012, she became the first Emirati woman ever to become a finalist in a season of Arabs Got Talent.[4][2]

Music career

Arabs Got Talent

At 18 years old, Hamdan appeared as the only Emirati contestant on Arabs Got Talent, a televised talent competition. While she advanced to the final rounds of the competition, Hamdan initially received criticism for her physical appearance early in the show's broadcast.[3]

Artistic style

Hamdan performs music that has been described by critics as a mix of Khaleeji, flamenco, pop and rock. She is also recognised by a short, choppy haircut and plays the guitar.[5][1]

References

  1. 1 2 Hamdan, Shamma. "Shamma Hamdan". Platinum List.
  2. 1 2 "Emirati singer Shamma Hamdan, Saudi Dalia Mubarak set for Riyadh gig". Arab News. Jeddah. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  3. 1 2 Saeed, Saeed. "A song of success for Shamma Hamdan". The National. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  4. ↑ Ghazal, Rym (16 May 2012). "Shamma Hamdan's got talent … and a word for her critics". The National, UAE. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Emirati singer Shamma Hamdan, Saudi Dalia Mubarak set for Riyadh gig". Arab News. 2017-12-12. Retrieved 2026-04-07.