Pascale Bechara Bachaalani, better known as Pascale Machaalani, born March 27, 1967 is a Murex d'or

Murex d'or

The Murex d'Or is a Lebanese award created by Lebanese physicians, Zahi and Fadi Helou to recognize achievements in the domain of art in Lebanon, the Arab region and the world. The first Murex d'Or ceremony took place on June 4, 2000...

 Award nominated 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. Her debut album Sahar Sahar rose her to stardom throughout the Middle East, making Mashalaani one of the most successful female artistes in 1990s Lebanon. She released her second and third albums, Nazrat Ayounak and Banadi with continued success. Her seventh studio album, Nour el Shams released in 2002 was a phenomenal success which exceeded sales of 250,000 She has released thirteen hit studio albums and twenty-seven singles.

Machaalani is currently one of the most active Lebanese singers and has performed in a number countries, beginning from her native Lebanon

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...

 to Europe

Europe

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 and USA. She is signed to Rotana

Rotana Records

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, the biggest record company in the Middle East.

Early years

Her father died before her first birthday. Her mother took care of her with the help of her eldest sister and brother who has accompanied her since the beginning of her career. Her brother is currently her business manager. She has recently gotten married to Malham Abu Shadeed.

Musical career

The composer

Composer

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 Ihsan Al Munzer and the poet

Poet

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 Toufiq Barakat discovered her talent. The beginning of her career was with her first album Sahar Sahar by the composer Dr. Jamal Salameh and the poet Abed Rahman Al Abnoudi. Pascale has worked with many Lebanon|Lebanese and Arabic composers and poets in her career.

Her seventh studio album, Nour el Shams (The Light from the Sun) was a blockbuster success and became one of the biggest selling albums in the Middle East. The main song of the album was featured in the hit movie, Spy Game

Spy Game

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which featured Brad Pitt and Robert Redford.

In addition, Machaalani was crowned the Beauty Queen of Zahleh, Lebanon, when she was 13 years of age.

Studio albums

• Sahar Sahar
• Nazret Ouyounak
• Banadi ( - 1994)
• Albak Assi ( - Your Heart is Harsh)
• Khayala ( - Fantasy - 2001)
• Albi ( - My Heart - 2001)
• Nour El Shams ( - Light of the Sun - 2002)
• Lamma Bshoufak ( - To See You - 2002)
• Shou Amaltellak Ana ( - 2003)
• Sa'beh Eish... Men Dounak ( - 2004)
• Akbar Kidba Bi Hayati ( - 2005)
• Akhed Aqli ( - Take My Mind - 2007)
• Bahebak Ana Bahebak ( - I Love You, I Love You - 2009)

Videography

• "Banadi"
• "Samah"
• "Habib Albi"
• "Tikzib Allayah"
• "Mish Wae't Elli Baddak"
• "Albak Assi"
• "Talab Idi"
• "Baladina"
• "Lamma Bchoufak"
• "Khayala"
• "Dag Dig"
• "Ya Tayr El Gharam"
• "Nour El Chams"
• "Nachaftelli Dammi"
• "Albi"
• "Dandini"
• "Wala Sab Khabar
• "Inta Bitrooh"
• "Chou Amaltellak Ana"
• "Saabe Eich Min Dounak"
• "Akbar Kizbe be hayati"
• "Shu bhebak/law lesseh fakir"
• "Arebni Minnak"
• "Tghayart Alayeh"
• "Akhid Aqly"
• "Weinak Ya Insan"
• "Am Yemdha El Wa't"
• "Ana Lamma Shoftak"
• "Habibi Gheir"(2009)
• "Wala dah Wala dah"

External links

• Download Pascale Machaalani's Albums
• www.pascalemachalani.com
• Pascal Mashalani Pictures, Lyrics, Videos clips and CDs
• Pascale Machaalani Bio, Pictures and Wallpapers