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Latifa
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Latifa El Arfaoui is a Tunisian singer known for her traditional style of music. She began her career in the 1970s and has since released multiple albums, many of which have become popular in Tunisia and throughout the Arab world. She's known for her powerful voice and emotive performances, and has been praised for her ability to convey the emotions of the lyrics in her songs. In addition to her singing career, Latifa has also appeared in several films and television shows.
Discography
Albums7
Aqwa Wahda
Aqwa Wahda2020 • AlbumTracks: 14
Fresh
Fresh2017 • AlbumTracks: 13
Koul nour
Koul nour2015 • AlbumTracks: 4
Ahla Haga Feya
Ahla Haga Feya2014 • AlbumTracks: 14
Fel Kam Youm Elly Fatou
Fel Kam Youm Elly Fatou2008 • AlbumTracks: 13
Matrohsh Beaid
Matrohsh Beaid2003 • AlbumTracks: 12
Andak Shak
Andak Shak1985 • AlbumTracks: 2
EPs1
Helm
Helm2020 • EPTracks: 1
Singles27
Latifa 2022
Latifa 20222022 • SingleTracks: 5
Ashraf Al Araab
Ashraf Al Araab2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Elostaz
Elostaz2021 • SingleTracks: 1
El Lail Layel
El Lail Layel2021 • SingleTracks: 1
El Zakah
El Zakah2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Rod El Bab
Rod El Bab2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Khalyny
Khalyny2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Lel Shams
Lel Shams2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Enta Yah
Enta Yah2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Ady Aqd
Ady Aqd2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Khasemni Mashi
Khasemni Mashi2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Kon Gameelan
Kon Gameelan2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Matarrableesh
Matarrableesh2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Zeidy
Zeidy2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Hob Byghayyar Malameh
Hob Byghayyar Malameh2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Dammart Elly Mayetdammar
Dammart Elly Mayetdammar2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Mabakrahoosh
Mabakrahoosh2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Ana Esht Omry
Ana Esht Omry2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Allab
Allab2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Fel Ahlam
Fel Ahlam2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Akhbarony
Akhbarony2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Ya Lalli
Ya Lalli2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Teste
Teste2013 • SingleTracks: 1
Saad We Enaad
Saad We Enaad2011 • SingleTracks: 1
El Masry
El Masry2005 • SingleTracks: 1
Tendem Ya Djafi/ Ya Chaghel Bali
Tendem Ya Djafi/ Ya Chaghel Bali1960 • SingleTracks: 2
Ana Ghariba (Mono Version)
Ana Ghariba (Mono Version)1960 • SingleTracks: 2
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