Yara

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Yara
‫يارا‬

Background information
Native name ‫كارال نزيه البرقاشي‬
Birth name Carla Nazih al-Berkashi
Born June 1, 1983 (age 35)
Origin Deir el Ahmar, Lebanon
 Arabic music
Genres  Lebanese music

Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2004–present
Labels T-Music

Carla Nazih al-Berkashi (Arabic: ‫ ;كارال نزيه البرقاشي‬born June 1, 1983), known as Yara
(Arabic: ‫)يارا‬, is a Lebanese pop singer in the Arab world. She won the music competition
broadcast on LBC "Kass el-Nojoum" in 1998 for which she had made a name by singing
"Awedak". She was discovered by Lebanese composer Tarek Abou Jaoudeh. Tarek became
her producer, and also chose her stage name, "Yara". Being his protegee, he composed most
of her first singles, including "Hob Kbir".[1] Her first album, Twassa Feyi released in 2005.
The singer also works as an ambassador for the Lebanese Red Cross.[2]

Contents
  1 Personal life
 2 Discography
 3 References
 4 External links

Personal life
Yara is a Christian.[3] She is a supporter of FC Barcelona and a fan of the football player
Lionel Messi.[4] During a visit to Spain in October 2016, Yara attended the Manchester vs
Barcelona match. Shortly afterwards, Yara was presented with the opportunity to meet with
Lionel Messi and other players.[5][6]

Discography
Albums:

 Twassa Feyi (2005)

 Enta Menni (2008)
 La'ale' Khalijiya (2009)

References
1.

 "Yara - ‫"يارا‬. en.hibamusic.com. Retrieved 2017-04-28.

  "Arab star Yara in solidarity with Syrian children". 8 April 2017.
  https://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/08/10/231452.html
  "Instagram post by Yara • Oct 20, 2016 at 1:47pm UTC". Instagram.
  "Lebanese pop star Yara gets Selfie with Barcelona's Leo Messi". 20 October 2016.
 Polden, Jake (21 October 2016). "Lionel Messi meets Lebanese pop star - hasn't got a clue
who she is".