Elissa
born in Deir el Ahmar, Lebanon on October 27, 1972
A well-known best-selling female singer in the Arab World, she has won many awards including three World Music Awards. She is also known for her collaborations with well-known Arab and international artists.
Born to Lebanese father and Syrian mother ,her debut was in 1992 in ''Studio El Fan'', a popular music competition where she won a silver medal.
Her debut album in 1999 was ''Baddi Doub''on EMI followed by ''W'akherta Ma'ak'' and ''Ayshalak''.
In 2004 she signed with the major pan-Arab label Rotana Records, with ''Ahla Donya'' being the debut on the new label, followed by ''Bastanak'', ''Ayami Beek'' and ''Tsadaq Bmein''.
Elissa is working on her new album set for release in 2011, being her 8th studio album.