Why Warda Al Jazairia remains an icon of Arabic music
(WorldNews Music)

She died seven years ago, but Warda Al Jazairia remains an enduring presence in Arabic pop culture. Venture to any respectable Levantine restaurant and the chances are a few of her songs will be on the playlist. Read More Fairuz`s new album Bebalee is a quiet statement of rebellion Who was Gamila El Alaily? Google Doodle honours Egyptian poet and columnist Egypt`s greatest diva: the team behind perfecting the hologram for Umm Kulthum The same is true if you party in clubs that play regional music, as the singer´s catalogue has been remixed by plenty of DJs from across the Arab world. The ouds may be dialled down and the beats ramped up, but it is always Warda´s yearning vocals that enchant...