Fadl Shaker

Fadel Abdul Rahman Shamander Shaker (Arabic: فضل عبد الرحمن شاكر‎ Arabic pronunciation: [fadˤl ʕabdurraħmaːn ʃamandar]) better known as Fadel Chaker (Arabic: فضل شاكر‎ Arabic pronunciation: [fadˤl ʃaːkɪr]; born 1 April 1969) is a Lebanese singer [1]. During his musical career he was signed to Al Khouyoul Records and from 2003 onwards with Rotana Records.

Fadel Chaker
فضل شاكر
هلا بأحلا فضل
Fadel Chaker at a performance in 2008
Background information
Birth nameFadel Abdul Rahman Shamander Shaker
Born (1969-04-01) 1 April 1969
Sidon, Lebanon
OriginLebanon
GenresClassical Music, Arabic Music, Arabic pop, arabesque pop
Years active1996–present
LabelsRotana

Background

He grew up in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian Refugee Camp.[2]

In 2013 and after an illustrious career as a singer, Fadl Shaker joined the ranks of Ahmad al Assir and participated in the attacks on the Lebanese army which later evolved into the Abra Siege.[3][4]

Career

1997

In 1997, he was discovered by an agent from the recording label Stallions Company, and was signed a contract to produce three albums.

Fadl released his first album Wallah Zaman in 1998, which had eight original songs, including "Meta Habeby Meta", "Nazra Wah". Some of these songs were composed and written by such known Arab stars like Salah El Sharnoby and Ahmed Sheta.

The second album was Baya'a El Qolob released in 1999.

2000–2002

His third album was El Hob El Adem, released in 2000. His fourth album Hobak Khayal was released in 2001, and contained 10 songs this time, and was produced by Al Khoyoul Company. It contained songs like Hazzak Ya Qalby, Men Kotr Hoby Feek, and El Maraya.

In 2002, Fadl recorded and released his first duo with the Arab singer, Nawal.

In the first album, Fadl Shaker composed three songs (Meta Habeby Meta, Maserak Habeby and Ya Tkon Habeby), and one song in his 2nd album Malet Ana A'azar.

2003–2011

In 2003, Fadl released his ballad Ya Ghayeb to Arabic radio stations in the Middle East.

2012–present

In 2018, eight years after his announced retirement, Fadl Shaker returned to the music world with the release of a new single which was intended to be the introduction theme song to the new Ramadan drama series that year.[5] However, the song was rejected in the end by the production company "in respect to the Lebanese people", and instrumental music was used in the introduction to the series instead.[6]

That same year, he was reported to be working on a new album entitled Yalla ma'al salama. [7]

Discography

Albums
  • 1998: Walah Zaman [Al Khouyoul Records]
  • 1999: Baya' El Oolob [Al Khouyoul Records]
  • 2000: El Hob El Adeem [Al Khouyoul Records]
  • 2000: Sahrat Tarab [Master Melody]
  • 2001: Hobak Khayal [Al Khouyoul Records]
  • 2003: Layali Beirut [Rotana Records]
  • 2003: Sa'at Tarab maa Fadl Shaker Rotana Records
  • 2003: Sidi Rouhi [Rotana Records]
  • 2004: Saharni El Shok [Rotana Records]
  • 2006: Allah Aalam [Rotana Records]
  • 2009: Baada Aal Bal Rotana Records

References
  1. Stephan, Laure. "How Fadel Shaker went from Lebanese torch singer to firebrand Salafist". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. "الرئيس عباس يمنح الجنسية الفلسطينية لـ"فضل شاكر"". Al Arabiya. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  3. Chulov, Martin (24 June 2013). "Lebanese troops say they have overrun cleric's compound after days of fighting". The Gaurdian. The Gaurdian. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  4. Amin, Rula (15 July 2013). "Lebanese singer joins Syrian rebels". Youtube.com. Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  5. https://egyptindependent.com/fadl-shaker-returns-singing-ramadan-series-intro/
  6. https://identity-mag.com/fadl-shaker-is-back-is-it-good-or-bad-news/
  7. https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/4/62160/Fadl-Shaker-to-release-new-album-Yalla-ma%E2%80%99al-Salama
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