- country:Palestine
- region:Mediterranean
- style(s):Arabic Classical, Contemporary
- label:Levantine Music Group/EMI Hemisphere
- type:Solo
- gender:female
- instrumentation:vocal
- artist posted by:Maqamat School of Eastern Music
Line up
- Amal Murkus (Vocals)
Links
Amal Murkus is a leading pioneer Palestinian singer and actress who has devoted her career to promoting Palestinian music and culture. She has been deemed “one of the most beautiful voices of the 20th century” and “Fayrouz of Palestine.” Murkus has created and released five albums of songs as well as many single releases and collaborations, all inspired by authentic Arab and Palestinian poetry and tunes, world music rhythms and styles.
Amal’s extensive vocal range and creative talents enable her to perform in a wide range of genres, from traditional Arab to modern popular Western styles, which paved the way for numerous collaborations with international artists such as Mercedes Sosa, Joan Baez, Robert Wyatt, Enzo Avitabile, Stadio. Murkus tours the world with her music, performing at international festivals and
prestigious venues around the world.
amalmurkus@gmail.com