AA100A: The Arts Past and Present
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Running head: REPUTATION FORMATIONReputation FormationName of the Student:Name of the University:Author note:
1REPUTATION FORMATIONThesis Statement: The selected diva is Nouhad Wadie’ Haddad, popularly known as Fairuz.The selected factors are the personal characteristics, public image and other traits, herpersonal life, media reputation and controversies associated with her.Nouhad Wadie’ Haddad, popularly known as Fairuz or Fairouz, is a famous singerand respected living legend in the Arab world. She is one of the most admired personalitiesand her melodious songs are heard constantly throughout their region. She came intolimelight after appearing at the “Lebanese Nights”. Formerly, she is known as the“Ambassador of the Arabs”, titled from one of her albums named, “The Moon’s Neighbor”.Her musical aptitude and pretty voice became noticeable in the community she lived in. Shestarted performing at a very young age, in school celebrations and festivals. A local musiciannoticed her and encouraged to join his music classes to receive basic training. From there, herjourney to the world of music began (Almashriq.hiof.no 2017).Fairuz’s self motivating nature, pretty voice, bold and courageous characteristics wonthe hearts of many people. Being a public figure, she presented Arab femininity, local loyalty,human decency and accomplishment, which is recognized by people over generations. In theonset of the twenty first century, her impactful performances successfully won the hearts ofthe then young generation. People remained in awe of her personality and music. During theperiod of her vocal training, she learned reciting the Qur’an, as this was viewed as anecessary element for correct pronunciation and understanding elegant Arabic language aswell as its poetry (Biography.yourdictionary.com 2017).Born to an orthodox and poor family of Lebanon origin, Fairuz’s life was filled withjoy and happiness. Since her childhood, Fairuz had a knack for singing and sang at school’sevents. Her father saved some money from his limited income, for the education of hischildren. She was admitted to the Saint Joseph School for Girls but later due to World War II,
2REPUTATION FORMATIONshe moved to some public school. She attended school, where her pretty voice got immediaterecognition by a trained musician. She converted her religion after getting married to AssiRahbani, who again framed her career in singing. Her contribution to Arab world’s music isimperishable. She has been a world renowned singer, famous for her accomplishment inmusical career and commitment she has to the values and concerns of Lebanon culture aswell as the Arabian world (Almashriq.hiof.no 2017). In her youth, Fairuz met enthusiastic music listeners all over Lebanon. One of hermeetings was with the Rahbani brothers, Mansour and Assi. They were the rising talents aslyricist and composer respectively. They collaborated and composed modern Western tunesinto Arabian music. The trio got huge public exposure and people loved their taste of music.They started producing experimental forms of music of various genres (Doyle 2016). Inseveral instances, Fairuz’s music expressed graceful qualities, which extended the appeal tothe listeners belonging from different national as well as social backgrounds. Later in the yearof 1954, she got married to Assi Rahbani at a church, which was attended by a huge crowd oftheir respective fans. She converted her religion, which didn’t pose a threat for their musicalcareers. The married couple set up a villa in the Antelias, suburb region of Beirut, which laterserved as an inspiration to many of their composed songs and music (Encyclopedia.jrank.org2017).However, her life was involved with controversies and several alleged politicalaffiliations. Her concert at Damascus in the year 2008, angered many of her fans as well assome Lebanese politicians as it described the country Syria, as a territory of enemies.Moreover, since many of her works were written by the Rahbani brothers, after a year ofMansour’s death, Lebanese court banned her from performing the songs which involved theRahbani’s contributions. This occurred due to the issue being complained by one of
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