Assi El Helani
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Mohammed El Helani widely known as Assi El Helani (in Arabic
), is a Lebanese
singer who has been a major figure in the music
scene of the Middle East
since the 1990s. Assi's musical career officially started after winning the Art Studio TV Program for young artists at the age of 17.
He has released more than a dozen albums. His biggest hits are Wani Mareq Mareet, Amshi Lihali, Mali Saber, Ahebbak Gedan, Ahla Al Oyoun, Shoag El Sahara and Kayed Ozzalak.
and comes third youngest among his 13 brothers and sisters. Assi's musical talent became evident very early, when as a child he was performing Lebanese songs with his friends and family. Assi studied for approximately five years (1985–1990) at the Higher Institute of Music in Lebanon concentrating on the Oud
performance and Arab
vocal techniques.
, Jerash Festival, the Carthage Festival, and a number of concerts around Europe
, the Arab world
and America
.
Despite his soaring popularity, Helani has remained consistently involved in humanitarian issues.
He regularly performs at fund-raising concerts throughout the Middle East in support of a range of charities in the region, including the Women's Development Association Hayati.
In August 2005, Helani added his voice to the growing roster of celebrities helping WFP raise awareness about global hunger and poverty, recording a Public Service Announcement drawing attention to the tragic fact that 25,000 people die of hunger every day, 18,000 of them children.
Helani’s recent music videos have earned him the reputation as an extremely talented actor. The singer is receiving numerous offers from Arab producers and directors for leading roles in different films and television series.
He is now married with 3 children, one son ( Walid ) and two daughters (Dana & Mareeta). His wife Colette, once Miss Lebanon, wanted to pursue a music career however, Assi was not happy about it as he believed his wife should stick to her conservative roles, so they both agreed and she did not go ahead with it.
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
), is a Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
singer who has been a major figure in the music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
scene of the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
since the 1990s. Assi's musical career officially started after winning the Art Studio TV Program for young artists at the age of 17.
He has released more than a dozen albums. His biggest hits are Wani Mareq Mareet, Amshi Lihali, Mali Saber, Ahebbak Gedan, Ahla Al Oyoun, Shoag El Sahara and Kayed Ozzalak.
Early life
Assi was born in Baalbeck, LebanonLebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
and comes third youngest among his 13 brothers and sisters. Assi's musical talent became evident very early, when as a child he was performing Lebanese songs with his friends and family. Assi studied for approximately five years (1985–1990) at the Higher Institute of Music in Lebanon concentrating on the Oud
Oud
The oud is a pear-shaped stringed instrument commonly used in North African and Middle Eastern music. The modern oud and the European lute both descend from a common ancestor via diverging paths...
performance and Arab
Arab
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vocal techniques.
Present
Assi El Helani has participated in numerous important musical events, including the Baalbeck International FestivalBaalbeck International Festival
The Baalbeck International Festival is the oldest and best-known cultural event in the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean. Since 1955, hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have flocked to the city of Baalbek in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon to attend the annual festival...
, Jerash Festival, the Carthage Festival, and a number of concerts around Europe
Europe
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, the Arab world
Arab world
The Arab world refers to Arabic-speaking states, territories and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere.The standard definition of the Arab world comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the...
and America
Americas
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.
Despite his soaring popularity, Helani has remained consistently involved in humanitarian issues.
He regularly performs at fund-raising concerts throughout the Middle East in support of a range of charities in the region, including the Women's Development Association Hayati.
In August 2005, Helani added his voice to the growing roster of celebrities helping WFP raise awareness about global hunger and poverty, recording a Public Service Announcement drawing attention to the tragic fact that 25,000 people die of hunger every day, 18,000 of them children.
Helani’s recent music videos have earned him the reputation as an extremely talented actor. The singer is receiving numerous offers from Arab producers and directors for leading roles in different films and television series.
He is now married with 3 children, one son ( Walid ) and two daughters (Dana & Mareeta). His wife Colette, once Miss Lebanon, wanted to pursue a music career however, Assi was not happy about it as he believed his wife should stick to her conservative roles, so they both agreed and she did not go ahead with it.
Discography
Albums- 1991 : Mahlana Sawa.
- 1992 : Ya Hala.
- 1993 : Mahr El Zina.
- 1994 : Wani Mareg Mareit
- 1995 : Ahebek Jedan.
- 1996 : Ya Maima.
- 1998 : Ahla El Oyoun.
- 1999 : Shog El Sahara.
- 2000 : Kid Ozzalak.
- 2001 : Ater El Mahabah.
- 2002 : E Qarar.
- 2003 : Forsat Omor.
- 2004 : Zghiri El Dinney.
- 2006 : Dagat Galbi.
- 2007 : Ouwetna Bi Wehdetna.
- 2008 : Yemkin
- 2010 : 010
- 2011 : Rouhi Ana (12-07-2011)