Faia Younan in Concert

Wowing audiences across the region with her passionate voice, Faia Younan promises a musical experience like no other. Hailing from Syria, Faia is more than just a singer-songwriter – she is a storyteller. In 2015, she made history as the first female artist from the region to crowdfund her debut single, Ohebbou Yadayka, which marked the start of her illustrious career. Her music fuses modern arrangements, classical instruments, and lyrics based on classical literary poetry, shaping her unique musical identity.

Faia has graced the stages of the Middle East's most renowned theaters, including the opera halls of Damascus and Cairo, and the Roman amphitheaters of Tunis and Amman. Her songs, such as Fi Al Tarik Ilayk and Ya Laytahou Yaalam, have garnered immense popularity and acclaim, with Ya Qatili winning Faia the prestigious Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Prize for the best sung poetry in 2024. Faia's poetic lyrics, often written in literary Arabic Fus’ha (generally referred to a “Classical Arabic”), combined with her emotionally charged voice, have captivated audiences worldwide, making her one of the most successful female musicians from the Middle East.

Don't miss the chance to witness Faia Younan's live performance at the Ithra Theater where you can experience in person her soul-stirring songs that will captivate your senses and touch your heart.