Fairuz has made few public appearances in recent years, but has remained a rare symbol of unity for many Lebanese — Joseph EID Legendary Arab singer Fairuz, whose ballads have told of love, her native ...

Walk into any cafe in Lebanon and you'll often find morning coffee sipped with the soulful voice of Fairuz drifting in the background. She often sings of love... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SAALOUNY EL NAS") ...

You don't have to be Lebanese to know the voice of Nihad Haddad, better known as Fairuz -- Arabic for "turquoise." The man who discovered her described her voice as a rare gem, capable of working in ...

In the Arab world, few voices resonate with audiences as much as the enduring, almost sacred familiarity of Fairuz. Her music has been the embodiment of Lebanon’s mourning and heartbreak, spanning ...

Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance. Walk into any ...