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Bio

Halima Echeikh, better known as Naama, was a famous Tunisian singer. Discovered by composer Salah Al Mahdi, Naama gained immense popularity as a soloist at Tunisian Radio in 1958. Naama's versatile vocal range allowed her to sing over 360 songs in various genres, inspiring major Tunisian composers and poets. She retired in the late 1990s and passed away in 2020 at the age of 86 after a long illness. Her music remains a testament to her Tunisian cultural heritage.

Discography

Albums⁴

Best of Naâma, Vol. 4 (La diva tunisienne)2013 • AlbumTracks: 7

Best of Naâma, Vol. 1 (La diva tunisienne)2013 • AlbumTracks: 8

Best of Naâma, Vol. 3 (La diva tunisienne)2013 • AlbumTracks: 8

Best of Naâma, Vol. 2 (La diva tunisienne)2013 • AlbumTracks: 9

Singles¹⁰

OMG2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Alibis2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Jad Alik2020 • SingleTracks: 1

The Call2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Hold On2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Wish I Knew2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Red Carpet Dress (Nadav Agami Remix)2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Red Carpet Dress (Shaked Remix)2019 • SingleTracks: 1

RED CARPET DRESS (Let It Go)2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Smoke Screen2018 • SingleTracks: 1

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Record Label associated with Naâma - past and current.

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