Yara

Yara (real name Carla Nazih Al-Berkashi, born on June 1, 1983, in Deir El Ahmar, Lebanon) is a Lebanese singer and one of the most beloved voices in the Arab music world. She is known for her soft, romantic vocals and her ability to sing in various Arabic dialects, including Lebanese, Egyptian, and Gulf Arabic.

Yara’s musical career began when she won the talent competition « Kass el-Nojoum » on Lebanese television, which brought her national attention. Her true breakthrough came in 2004, when she collaborated with the famous Lebanese composer Tarek Abou Jaoudeh, who became her producer and mentor. Together, they created Yara’s debut single “Hob Kbeer”, which quickly made her a rising star in the Middle East.

In 2005, Yara gained massive popularity with her song “Ala Bali”, followed by several hit singles such as “Ma Yhemmak”, “Sedqni Btehbo”, and “Tmenni”. However, it was her collaboration with the famous Gulf singer Fahad Al Kubaisi on the duet “Akhdhny Ma’ak” that introduced her to the Gulf audience and established her as one of the few Lebanese artists who achieved equal success across the entire Arab world.