Yuri Mraqqadi
Yuri Mraqqadi (in Arabic: يوري مرقّدي ) is a Lebanese singer of Armenian descent,[1] born 17 December 1969. He studied production and became a professional advertising designer in addition to music.[2]
He became famous after his hit single "عربىٌ أنا" ("Arabiyyon ana" meaning An Arab I Am) which jump-started his musical career. His follow-up song "المرأه العربية" ("Al-Mar'a al-Arabiyyah" meaning The Arabic Woman) had a similar pan-Arab success.[3] Between 2001 and 2005, Mraqqadi released four studio albums. After a period of hiatus,[4] he has returned for new materials of his own composition starting 2011.[5] and is preparing a new album.[6]
Discography[]
Albums[]
- 2001: Arabiyyon ana (in Arabic عربي أنا) (An Arab I Am)
- 2003: Habs el Nisaa (in Arabic حبس النساء) (Prison of Women)
- 2004: Bahebk Moot (in Arabic بحبك موت) (I Love You to Death)
- 2005: Ya Aasi (in Arabic يا قاسي) (Oh Harsh One)
His complete discography at:[7]
Videography[]
- "Shiftee Wsiltee" [1]
- "Bahibbak Mot" [2]
- "Hada Mosh Ana" [3]
- "Ansak" [4]
- "Arabiyyon Ana" [5]
- "Maza Aqool" [6]
- "Khateera Antee" [7]
- "Al-Mar'a al-Arabiyyah" [8]
- "Allimeeni" [9]
References[]
- ^ Andrew Hammond (2007). Popular Culture in the Arab World: Arts, Politics, and the Media. American Univ in Cairo Press. pp. 15–. ISBN 978-977-416-054-7.
- ^ ArabyFan: يوري مرقدي - Biography (in Arabic)
- ^ Acharq Awsat:الذائقة الجماهيرية للغناء العربي من عبده الحامولي.. إلى يوري مرقدي (in Arabic)
- ^ Yanair: يوري مرقدي غيابي عن الساحة الفنية بسبب انتشار القرصنة الإلكترونية (in Arabic)
- ^ يوري مرقدي يعود بعد طول غياب (in Arabic)
- ^ Albawaba: عد غياب سنوات "يوري مرقدي" يستعد لإصدار ألبوم جديد الصيف المقبل (in Arabic)
- ^ YalaFM: Yuri Mraqqadi - discography (in Arabic)
External links[]
Categories:
- 21st-century Lebanese male singers
- 1969 births
- Living people
- Singers who perform in Classical Arabic