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'''Magida El-Roumi''' ({{lang-ar|'''ماجدة الرومي'''}}, also transliterated as '''Majida Al Roumi''') was born in ], ], on December 13, 1956. She is a ] singer and a ], who started her musical career in the early 1970s when she participated in the talent show, '']'' on ] and won the gold medal for best female singer. Since her appearance on television at the age of 16, she has become one of the most successful singers of the Arab world as well as a ] ]. '''Majida El Roumi Baradhy''' ({{langx|ar|ماجدة الرومي برادعي}}; born 13 December 1956) is a ]-] ] singer and ] ].


==Biography== == Early life ==
Majida El Roumi Al Baradhy was born on 13 December 1956 in ]. Her father, ], was a ] born in ], ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prestigemag.co/2015/04/magida-el-roumi/|title=Magida El Roumi – Prestige Magazine|date=21 April 2015|language=en-US|access-date=12 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghadinews.net/ar/Newsdet.aspx?id=331&id2=22|title=كفرشيما بيرق النبوغ والعلم جادت على الفن بمبدعين|publisher=|access-date=1 May 2014|archive-date=4 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004065810/http://www.ghadinews.net/ar/Newsdet.aspx?id=331&id2=22|url-status=dead}}</ref> and her mother was ]ian.<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.hiamag.com/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1/%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%B1/437476-%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%89-%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%84%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%89-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%AA|title=معلومات عن ماجدة الرومي في عيد ميلادها..والدتها مصرية.. وتحدت أبيها من أجل الغناء!|website=hiamag}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-06 |title=ليست فلسطينية كما اعتقد الجميع.. ماجدة الرومي تُفاجئ الجميع بأصلها |url=https://www.alwatanvoice.com/arabic/news/2019/02/06/1215025.html |access-date=2024-02-25 |website=دنيا الوطن |language=ar}}</ref> Her father's family moved to ] in 1921 to avoid the hardships of ].<ref>{{YouTube|fOAULprTbCY}}</ref> The El Roumi residence was a meeting place for many cultural figures and singers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yasour.org/archive/haleemelroumy.html|title=حليـم الرومـي|publisher=|access-date=1 May 2014|archive-date=27 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127004239/http://www.yasour.org/archive/haleemelroumy.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


At the age of 14, el-Roumi appeared on ] with Najib Hankash, where she performed songs for Umm Kulthum and Fairuz.{{Citation needed|date= May 2022}} At the age of 16, her cousin Raymond Safadi, urged her to pursue singing as a profession.{{Citation needed|date= May 2022}} She participated in the talent show ] in 1974 after sneaking out of the house with her brother and cousins. She performed for ] and ] and won the gold medal for oriental singing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fairouzehfriends.com/t4018-topic|title=أصدقاء أغاني ماجدة الرومي|work=www.fairouzehfriends.com}}</ref>
Magida El Roumi Baradhy (Arabic: ماجدة الرومي برادعي), born to musician ] (born Hanna El Roumi Baradhy) and wife Marie Loutfi who were a ] couple from ], a city in ]. They got married and lived in Kfarshima, they had three girls Maha, Mona, and Magida, and a boy Awad. Halim el Roumi became a musician and continued to live in Kfarshima, which was home to many Lebanese singers, musicians, poets and writers, among them Philemon Wehbi, ] and ]. The residence of Halim el Roumi in Kfarshima was a meeting place for many cultural figures. Growing up in an artistic environment, Magida listened to the works of ], ], ], Wadi AlSafi, and ]. Her vocal abilities attracted the attention of her family and neighbors. One of the early songs she sang was "Your Birth" or ''Miladak'' in reference to the birth of ].


Her success prompted her father to change his mind and give her his blessings to pursue singing as long as she continued her ]. Later on, Majida graduated from the ], receiving her BA in ]. In 1975, Majida released her first single "Am Behlamak" (I'm dreaming of you, Lebanon) with collaboration with the Lebanese poet ] and musician ]. The song, released at the outbreak of the ] in April 1975, was very popular.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jabalnamagazine.com/music_details.php?id=12 |title=Jabalna Magazine &#124; Music Details |accessdate=20 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209052153/http://www.jabalnamagazine.com/music_details.php?id=12 |archivedate=9 December 2013 }}</ref>
Raymond Safadi, Magida's cousin, thought that she should pursue singing as a profession.
Te big obstacle was her father who did not want her to participate in ]'s ''Studio el fan''. Nevertheless, Magida entered the talent show, singing songs for ] and ], like ''Ya Toyour'', ''Ana Albi Dalili'', and ''Layali El Ouns Fi Vienna.'' She won the gold medal. Halim El Roumi gave Magida his blessings to pursue singing as a profession as long as she continued her higher education. Magida obtained her BA in Arabic Literature from the ].


After releasing her first album ''Wadaa'' (Farewell) in 1976, Majida got the attention of ] filmmaker ]. She starred alongside Hisham Saleem in her first and only movie ''Awdat Al Ibn Al Dal'' (The Return of the Prodigal Son) and performed three of the soundtrack's songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.misrinternationalfilms.com/ar/%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B6%D8%A7%D9%84-1|title=عودة الابن الضال|publisher=|access-date=20 October 2014|archive-date=12 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912072305/http://www.misrinternationalfilms.com/ar/%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B6%D8%A7%D9%84-1|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elcinema.com/work/wk1009209/|title=عودة الابن الضال - ﻓﻴﻠﻢ - 1976 - طاقم العمل، فيديو، الأعلان، صور، النقد الفني، مواعيد العرض|work=elCinema.com}}</ref>
In 1977, Magida married a businessman from ], Lebanon, Antoine Dfouni who was also her manager. They had two daughters: Hala and Nour. They divorced in 2006.


== Personal life ==
Her sister's death from cancer inspired her to produce several religious albums and release a song in her memory.
She married Antoine Dafone, and after years of marriage she separated from him, and publicly announced her divorce in 2003, following rumors about his relationship with a young singer. She and Dafone have two daughters together, Hala and Noor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/deception-and-love-affair-end-majida-al-roumi%E2%80%99s-marriage |title=Deception and a love affair end Majida Al Roumi's marriage |website=albawaba.com}}</ref>


== Musical career ==
==Music==
===1970s===
In 1974, she was a contestant in the talent show '']'' on ] and performed songs by ] and ] at the age of 16.


=== 1980s–1990s ===
Magida was one of the first modern singers to combine western classical music and Arabic classical music (tarab). Her first hit was ''Am Behlamak Ya Helm Ya Lebnan'', written by poet ] and composed by ]. However, the majority of her early 1970s–1980s song were oriental. In all her albums she includes patriotic songs and works by her father.
When she performed at ] in May 1989 accompanied by a 19-piece orchestra, music reviewer Peter Watrous said: "she wandered between near-European pop and Middle Eastern pop".<ref>Peter, W. "Review/Pop; Songs of a Lebanese Star", New York Times, 2 May 1989. Retrieved on 14 October 2012.</ref>


===Beginnings (1970s–1980s)=== === 2001–2004 ===
In 2001, Majida El Roumi released a single titled "Nachid El Hobb" (The Hymn of Love) with lyrics from ''Dam'a wa Ibtisama'' (A Tear and A Smile) written by the Lebanese artist and writer ]. El Roumi chose this text after the UN ceremony in 2001, when she was named Goodwill Ambassador, and declared it to be the theme message for her mission of peace around the world. In 2001, Majida's sister Maha had to be transported to the US for better medical care, as she was suffering from cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yabdoo.com/board/showthread.php?t=54592 |title=ملاك الطرب العربي Majdah AlRomi |publisher=Yabdoo.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
Magida's self-titled debut album was typical of 1970s Arabic pop, with traditional percussion, a string section, guitar, and keyboard. Her sense of duty towards her country was evident from the beginning, with songs like ''Nab' El Mahabbeh'', and the vast majority of her songs were in the ] dialect. The same can be said for her 1980s work, like the joyous ''Layalina Men Layali El Omr'' and ''Ya Saken Afkari''. ''Ya Saken Afkari'' marked some of her first work in classical or written Arabic, with songs like ''La Taghdabi'' and ''Salawna''. Magida also sang a hit rendition of the late ]'s ''El Touba'' in 1987. Never one to depend on record companies, so far Magida has released no more than two albums with each label she signed with.


===Musical Maturity (1990s)=== === 2011–present ===
In 1991, Magida released ''Kalimat'', her first true pan-Arab hit, under the ] label. The hit title song was written by revered (and controversial) Syrian poet ], and composed by ]. Qabbani also gave Magida a patriotic song titled ''Beirut, Set Eddounia'', which Dr. Jamal Salama composed. Magida started the movement which re-popularized classical Arabic poetry in music. It was also a marked change of tone for Magida, and her music began to fuse East and West. 1994's ''Ibhath Anni'' followed the template set by ''Kalimat''. Magida sang another symbolic song which empowered women, Dr. Souad Al Sabah's ''Kon Sadiqi'', as well as patriotic songs like ''Oum Etthadda'' and ''Saqata Al Qina''. She also sang another Nizar Qabbani poem, titled ''Ma'a Jarida'', which garnered almost as much success as ''Kalimat''. With Dr. Jamal Salama on board, the album felt even more classical, especially with ''Lan A'oud'', ''Ma'a Jarida'', and the signature ballad, ''Ibhath Anni''. However, Magida still maintains an Arabic feel to her music, and you can hear it throughout the album in the percussion, the strings, and even accordion (which Dr. Salama worked into ''Ma'a Jarida''). The album was the first in which Abdo Monzer, who composed both ''Ibhath Anni'' and ''Kon Sadiqi, and Dr. Salama did all of the musical arrangement.


Majida wrote the lyrics of "Bokra" (Tomorrow), a charity ] that was released on 11 November 2011. The single's proceeds were donated to various charitable initiatives with arts and culture programs aiming to raise funds for education projects in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/quincy-jones-releases-charity-single-bokra-in-dubai-1.927867|title=Quincy Jones releases charity single Bokra in Dubai|author1=Kelly Crane |author2=Senior Reporter |work=GulfNews|date=10 November 2011 }}</ref> In an interview with Rima Maktabi in the CNN program – Inside the Middle East, Majida told the story of the new song which was produced by ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expatwoman.com/abudhabi/monthly_news_charity_song_6521.aspx|title=Abu Dhabi Entertainment – Charity Song|publisher=}}</ref>
In 1996, Magida signed with budding Saudi label ] and released ]. Like its predecessor ''Ibhath Anni'', the album was dominated by Abdo Monzer and Dr. Jamal Salama. Elie Choueiri, who had previously only composed patriotic songs like ''Saqata Al Qina'' and ''Koullon Youghanni Ala Lailah'' for Magida, wrote the opening song, ''Samra' El Nile'', a song for Egyptian women. Some of the greatest work from Magida's collaboration with Dr. Salama came in this album. Songs like ''Shou'oubon Men Al Oushaq'' (composed by Joseph Khalifa), and ''Ainaka'' blurred the line between what was considered classical and Arabic music, while ''Lawen Ma'i El Iyam'' employed Magida's operatic skills and ''Hobbouka'' evoked songs from Eastern Europe. Elie Choueiri composed two more patriotic songs for this album, the powerful Qana, condemning the Israeli massacres there, and ''Ma Rah Tekhlass Lehkayeh''. Magida's father Halim composed ''Mimi'', written by the ], for Magida's daughter.
In a surprising and unexpected decision, Majida announced that she had pulled herself out of the project. She said that the producer, Quincy Jones, did not meet her conditions and the team supervising and overlooking the project was not professional. Majida already put her voice on the operate, but when they asked her to record again in Qatar, she announced her withdrawal and waived her authorship rights when she backed out of the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wikeez.yasmina.com/en/people/majida-el-roumi-pulls-out-bokra-operate-13266|title=Majida El Roumi Pulls Out of the "Bokra" Operate|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elkhabar.com/ar/culture/267967.html |title=ماجدة الرومي تنسحب من أوبريت ''بكرا'' مع كوينسي جونز |publisher=Elkhabar.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>


==== ''"Ghazal"'' ====
In 1998, Magida released her ninth official album, ''Ouhibbouka Wa Ba'd''. For the first time, she worked with Saudi poet Al Nasser and composer/singer Dr. Abdel Rab Idriss, and the duo produced the title song. ''Tawq Al Yasmin'' marked Magida's fourth collaboration with ], and her first with Iraqi singer/songwriter ], who had become Qabbani's musical ambassador by then. The heartbreaking song of an ignored lover, arranged by Kadim himself and Khaled Fouad, was perfect for Magida, in the sense it was unmistakably Arabic and yet had the added the grandeur of classical music. The style of the album also suited Dr. Jamal Salama perfectly, and he composed three songs, the powerful ''Al Qalb Al Maftouh'', dramatic ''Inta El Madi'', and unforgettable ''Sayedi El Ra'is'', which was written in the form of a letter to the President. He also arranged ''Al Yawm Aada Habibi'', a duet with her father ]. Dr. Salama's purest classical work with Magida to date was on this album. Al Nasser also wrote ''Yaqoulou Inni Imra'aton'' for Magida, and the influence of Nizar Qabbani on the poet is evident in this romantic poem.
Majida released her new album "Ghazal" on 22 June 2012 having worked on it for 6&nbsp;years with many composers and poets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bisara7a.com/ajax_readnews.php?parameters=id=11585 |title=بالصور والصوت- (غزل) ماجدة الرومي في الأسواق... واول معجب يحصل على الألبوم |publisher=Bisara7a.com |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>


"Biladi Ana" (My Country) is a duet between Majida and ] singer ]. Arabic lyrics are taken from ''Cadmus'', ]'s theater play and French lyrics are freely inspired from the same theater play by Lebanese novelist ]. Musical composition is accomplished by Joseph Khalifeh and ]. This song describes ] ''"the peace"'', ''"the beauty"'', ''"the creativity"'' and encourages fraternity, unity between people worldwide and calls for loving each other by surpassing all human differences. Majida and Youssou N'Dour have already performed it during the VIe annual ] in 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.purepeople.com/article/la-sublime-majida-el-roumi-et-l-excellent-youssou-n-dour-stars-de-l-ouverture-des-jeux-de-la-francophonie_a39034/1|title=La sublime Majida el Roumi et l'excellent Youssou N'Dour, stars de l'ouverture des Jeux de la Francophonie...|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.rfi.fr/actufr/articles/117/article_85044.asp|title=RFI – Ouverture des VIe Jeux de la Francophonie à Beyrouth|publisher=}}</ref> hosted in ] in ] accompanied with more than 150 dancers.
After the death of her sister Maha, Magida did not release any "secular" music for close to a decade. In 2003, she released two religious albums titled ''Cithare Du Ciel'' and ''Erhamni Ya Allah''. Magida sang a special rendition of the song "Ave Maria", which was the first official recording to show her talent as a soprano.


===The Return of "Magida El Roumi" (2006)=== ==== ''"Nour Men Nour"'' ====
{{Main|Nour Men Nour}}
2006 marked the return of Magida El Roumi to a much-changed Arabic music scene. As she signed for an album with Good News Production that made her return with an album that spoke to a younger audience, while still stimulating her faithful older audience. "E'tazalt El Gharam" (I Quit Love) was released with a video directed by Nadine Labaki. It showed a changed, happier, and young Magida. Magida worked with many new names, like singer/songwriter ] as well as musicians ] and ]. The new musicians updated Magida's style while keeping the old-world charm that made her name. Many whom she hadn't worked with in over a decade also returned, like fellow Kfarshima musician ], who composed the title song. ] returned with his poem "Sawfa Nabqa", an ode to Lebanon. Composers ], Joseph Khalifa and Kamal Saiqali put ]'s words to music for Magida in "Nashid Lel Hob." "Nashid El Zafaf" is a rendition of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" with congratulatory lyrics by Magida herself. Familiar names, like Saudi duo Al Nasser and ], as well the late ] and ], also contributed songs to the album. "Al Hob Wal Wafa" revealed once again the diversity of Dr. Idriss as a composer, but the ability of a lengthy song to succeed so greatly in 2006 surprised everyone.
''Nour Men Nour'' (A Light from Light) is the fourteenth ] by Majida released in December 2013 produced by V. Productions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elaph.com/Web/Entertainment/2013/11/852481.html|title=ماجدة الرومي تطلق نور من نور بالأسواق في 5 ديسمبر المقبل|date=29 November 2013|publisher=}}</ref> The album explores 12 ] exploring a wide set of musical genres including ] and ] preserving the same musical track that Majida had sung over the years.


The album peaked at the top of the music charts in ] in Lebanon from the day of its release for several consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bisara7a.com/#!ajax_readnews.php?id=20645|title=موقع بصــراحــة الفنّي Bisara7a-Homepage - موقع بصــراحــة الفنّي|author=Bisara7a|work=موقع بصــراحــة الفنّي|date=28 May 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bitajarod.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%B4%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%91%D9%8A%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%84%D8%A8/|title=السيدة ماجدة الرومي شكرت محبّيها وألبومها الأوّل يتصدّر كافة الألبومات|author=Bitajarod|work=Bitajarod – Online Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elfann.com/news/show/1071366/%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1#.U9DqKPmSxyV|title=النشرة الفنية - ماجدة الرومي "نور من نور" في الأيقونة العجائبية .. بالصور - Elfann|date=23 December 2013|work=Elfann News}}</ref>
Magida sang a song from her upcoming album at the annual 2008' Beiteddine Festival in Lebanon, titled "Ma Rah Ez'al A Shi" (I Won't Feel Sad Over Anything). Her New album is scheduled for a release in 2011, She is working With Kathem Al Saher on a new track "Wa'adtouka" written by Nizar Kabbani. Other confirmed contributors in the album include Marwan Khouri and Melhim Barakat.


Nour Men Nour was promoted majorly online and on Lebanese radio stations by two singles, Sahrit Eid and Min lli Tall, as well as a teaser on Majida's official Facebook page. Majida also filmed a Christmas special episode aired on ] on ] which included a live recital from Collège du Sacré-Cœur ] cathedral in Gemayzeh, ], and scenes from a visit she had to "Mission De Vie" charity center. As Majida stated, Christmas is an occasion to celebrate as a one big Arabic family, while she added that all sales income and profits went to charity to encourage the spirit of sharing in the ] during the unstable periods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hotarabicmusic.blogspot.com/2013/12/majida-el-roumi-shows-christian-spirit.html|title=Majida El Roumi Shows #Christian Spirit With New #Christmas Hymn Album ~ Hot Arabic Music|date=24 December 2013|publisher=}}</ref>
==Career highlights==


== Performances ==
<!-- Unsourced image removed: ] -->In 1976, Magida starred in ] movie ''Awdat Al Ibn Al Dal'' (The Return of the Prodigal Son) providing also 3 soundtracks for the movie. Chahine introduced her as 'the Voice of the 20th Century' and received the 'Egyptian Critics Award'.


Majida graced the ] stage twice, the first time in 1993<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lexpress.fr/informations/le-liban-larmes-au-poing_605233.html |title=Le Liban larmes au poing – L'EXPRESS |publisher=Lexpress.fr |date= 15 April 1993|accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> and the second time in 1998, sponsored by the ] First Lady at that time, Mrs. Mona Herawi, ] in 1987,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rdl.com.lb/1996/1915/roumi.htm |title=Concert De Magida El-Roumi Au Palais Des Congres |publisher=Rdl.com.lb |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> Palais des festivals et des congrès de Cannes, ], the opening of ] in 2004, ] in Greece<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alanba.com.kw/ar/art-news/52505/08-06-2009 |title=جريدة الأنباء الكويتية &#124; ماجدة الرومي تغني في اليونان |publisher=Alanba.com.kw |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> and the ] in London which knew a huge success and was the first sold-out concert after ]' concert in 1965.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/603331_349697931803879_1912485764_n.jpg |title=?? |publisher=Fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> Also, later in the 90s, Majida welcomed ] in the presidential palace in Lebanon for a private concert, she opened in one song before giving Shirley the stage whose orchestra members stood up, astonished by Majida's spectacular soprano performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4UmSfsNTaI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/D4UmSfsNTaI |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|title=Tune East – Majida El Roumi |publisher=YouTube |date=6 September 2013 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
Magida has performed at various festivals throughout the Arab world such as festivals of ], ], ] and ] as well as the ]. Magida has also performed at the most prestigious concert halls in the world, as the ] at the ], ] and ] in New York City <ref></ref> as well as the ] in Montreal, ], the ], ], ] in Greece and the ] in London.


Majida has also performed at ] in ], ] and ] in New York City as well as the ] in ], Quebec, Canada in November 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aawsat.com/details.asp?issueno=8800&article=198330#.UmqYLNJkOEQ |title=ماجدة الرومي في جولة غنائية من كندا إلى ساحل العاج |publisher=Aawsat.com |date=18 October 2003 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> attended by more than 3000 people with incredible standing ovations,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elaph.com/Web1/Webform/SearchArticle.aspx?ArticleId=1072870307752441500&sectionarchive=Culture |title=ماجدة الرومي في 2003 |publisher=Elaph.com |date=31 December 2003 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> then headed to ] in 2003 for two concerts which proceeds were returned as benefits to civil war orphans. The concert was attended by the country's president and First Lady. In 2007, Majida toured the US and performed in ] and the tour included nights in ] in ].
Magida takes a firm stand opposing the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territories and Israeli human rights violations. During her concert in Beirut on April 15, 2002, She said, "What is going now in Palestine is a crime against humanity, and I am here to say a final 'No!' to the Israeli occupation. To the Palestinians, I say, our hearts are with you; our souls are with you; justice is with you, and the land will always be yours." She also released the song, "Qana", Anakid Al- Ghadab April 1996,as a form of protest against the massacre that the Israelis committed in the town of ] in southern ].


Majida was also part of the annual ] Festival in Morocco in June 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://al-shorfa.com/en_GB/articles/meii/features/entertainment/2010/05/20/feature-03 |title=Majida El Roumi to open Moroccan Mawazine Festival |publisher=Al-Shorfa |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> and Jounieh International Festivals on 25 June 2011.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Article.aspx?id=142220 |title=Majida al-Roumi ignites Jounieh with an evening of patriotic songs &#124; Culture, Performance |journal=The Daily Star |date=27 June 2011 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> She also held a concert in ] of Muscat in ] district in ] in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.omaninfo.com/news/royal-opera-house-big-boon-arab-artists-magida.asp |title=Magida El Roumi, the Lebanese diva who has been enchanting the Arab world since the 1970's, will make her Royal |publisher=Omaninfo.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
Magida performed "Light The Way", a duet with the international opera star, ], on December 9, 2006 during the opening ceremony of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.<ref></ref>


In December 2006, Majida performed "Light The Way", a duet with the international opera star, the ] ] at the ] in its 15th edition in Doha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/291291 |title=DAGOC Announces Stars for Doha 2006 Opening Ceremony &#124; Arab News — Saudi Arabia News, Middle East News, Opinion, Economy and more |publisher=Arabnews.com |date=18 November 2006 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Dunworth |first=James |url=http://qatarvisitor.blogspot.com/2006/11/doha-games-opening-ceremony.html |title=Doha Games Opening Ceremony &#124; Qatar Visitor – Travel Guide to Doha & Qatar |publisher=Qatarvisitor.blogspot.com |date=29 November 2006 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> In 2009, she performed "Nous sommes les amis du monde", a duet with ] artist ], on the inauguration of the "Jeux Olympiques de la Francophonie" in Beirut, Lebanon.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.francophonie.org/La-soprano-libanaise-Magida-El.html |title=La soprano libanaise Magida El-Roumi lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture des VIes (...) – Organisation internationale de la Francophonie |publisher=Francophonie.org |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014 |archive-date=16 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116083708/http://www.francophonie.org/La-soprano-libanaise-Magida-El.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In more than three decades, Magida El Roumi has become a symbol and an idol for global audiences. On December 9, 2007 Magida El Roumi gave a heart-wrenching speech to Lebanese political leaders at a memorial for Lebanese politician ].


Majida had a special TV appearance in Christmas time during a recital hosted in the Lebanese Presidential Palace. President Michel Sulaiman and First Lady Wafaa hosted many public figures, politicians and artists in this occasion. The recital was broadcast live on the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naharnet.com/stories/ar/24088 |title=ماجدة الرومي تحيي حفل عيد الميلاد في القصر الجمهوري — Naharnet |publisher=Naharnet.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
In 2009, she performed "Nous sommes les amis du monde", a duet with ], on the inauguration of the "Jeux Olympiques de la Francophonie" in Beirut, Lebanon.


Majida El Roumi's concerts included a tour in the Arab world in 2012–2013; she was part of the Batroun International Festival 2012 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lebtivity.com/event/majida-el-roumi-concert-batroun-international-festival-2012 |title=Majida El Roumi Concert – Batroun International Festival 2012 « Lebtivity |publisher=Lebtivity.com |date=25 August 2012 |accessdate=22 October 2012}}</ref> and hosted a concert in the amphitheatre of the ], ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kuwaityiat.net/12681.html |title=حفل ماجدة الرومي في كتارا يُنقل على موقعها الإلكتروني |publisher=Kuwaityiat.net |date=19 January 2013 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref> The summer of 2013 was very active with Majida's sold-out concerts. After her concert is Megarama Centre in ], Morocco, she was part of the 49th edition of ] Music Festival; she worked for the first time with the Tunisian Symphony Orchestra. It was a one of a kind concert for her in Carthage<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tekiano.com/kult/musik/8037-la-diva-libanaise-majda-roumi-a-enflamme-carthage-.html |title=La diva libanaise Majda Roumi a enflammé Carthage ! |publisher=Tekiano.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> and M. Mourad Saqli, president of the festival confirmed that Majida's night ranks first in terms of income among the whole performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mosaiquefm.net/ar/index/a/ActuDetail/Element/27939-%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%AC-2013-%3A-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9 |title=مداخيل حفلات قرطاج 2013 : ماجدة الرومي في الصدارة |publisher=Mosaique Fm |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> She also visited ]'s shrine to pray for this person who gave for his country so much, and "Ben Saadoun" children hospital checking up how could their hard cases be treated and taken care of, after hosting a press conference explaining how exceptional this visit is.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lapresse.tn/05072013/69532/le-destin-ne-peut-quobtemperer.html |title=La Presse de Tunisie – le-destin-ne-peut-quobtemperer &#124; 69532 &#124; 05072013 |publisher=Lapresse.tn |date=1 January 2000 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=tunivisions.net |url=http://www.tunivisions.net/video/1784/566/video.html |title=Vidéo |publisher=Tunivisions.net |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218094341/http://www.tunivisions.net/video/1784/566/video.html |archive-date=18 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Festivals===
Following her continuous success, concerts in Morocco were more demanded that she was part of the 9th edition of Twiza Festival in ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.quid.ma/culture/majda-roumi-chez-les-amazigh/ |title=Majda Roumi chez les Amazighs – Quid.ma I Actus & Analyses |publisher=Quid.ma |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211045929/http://www.quid.ma/culture/majda-roumi-chez-les-amazigh/ |archive-date=11 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and Timitar Music Testival in ] in its 10th year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lnt.ma/culture-maroc/le-10e-timitar-se-tiendra-du-26-au-29-juin-a-agadir-76215.html |title=Le 10è Timitar se tiendra du 26 au 29 juin à Agadir |publisher=Lnt.ma |date=21 May 2013 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ladies-book.com/archives/49265 |title=Majida Al Roumi Sings At Timitar Festival |publisher=Ladies Book |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140205051825/http://www.ladies-book.com/archives/49265 |archive-date=5 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicnation.me/news/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%82-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84/ |title=Music Nation » بالصور – ماجدة الرومي تتألق في الليلة الثالثة من مهرجان تيميتار في المغرب |publisher=Musicnation.me |date=30 June 2013 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> Her visit to Tanger also included a visit to the children's orphan hospital in "Al Qortobi" center and give the kids some presents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alaan24.com/art/1856.html |title=خاص ـ صور حصرية لزيارة ماجدة الرومي لجمعية أطفال حضانة طنجة |publisher=Alaan24.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> Majida opened the Bahrain Summer Festival in August 2013, too; a full house concert with a wonderful performance with songs for love and peace on the Bahrain National Theater.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alwasatnews.com/3998/news/read/801663/1.html |title=ماجدة الرومي .. تعلن انطلاقة صيف البحرين &#124; الوسط اون لاين – صحيفة الوسط البحرينية – مملكة البحرين |publisher=Alwasatnews.com |date=18 August 2013 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljarida.com/news/index/2012618407/%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86--%D8%B6%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%A7-%D8%A3%D9%88%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%83%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A2%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9- |title=ماجدة الرومي للفنانين من البحرين: ضعوا أوطانكم فوق آرائكم السياسية &#124; Al Jarida &#124; الجريدة &#124; Newspaper &#124; Kuwait |publisher=Al Jarida |date= 20 August 2013|accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
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The Batroun International Festivals in Lebanon won Majida over one more time for another performance for the end of August in 2013.
==Discography==
The country's political situation was unstable as her concert followed two consecutive explosions in Beirut suburbs. People attended the sold-out concert leaving with moments filled with Majida's voice. It was also the only concert ever that Majida sang "Kalimat" twice with historical standing ovations between each and every song of the program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beiruting.com/Majida_el_Roumi_at_Batroun_Festival/4318 |title=Events – Majida el Roumi at Batroun Festival |publisher=Beiruting |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newspaper.annahar.com/article/61144-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%AA-%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85-5-5-%D8%A2%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%B4%D8%AE%D8%B5-%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%AF-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82-%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86 |title=ماجدة الرومي أحيت حفلة في البترون أمام 5 آلاف شخص: صوتي مجنّد للدفاع عن حق لبنان في الحرية والاستقلال – النهار |publisher=Newspaper.annahar.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
===Albums===
Majida's first concert in 2014 and after 40 years of her career debut was for the closing season of Dubai Classics in February, it was held in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.almazmix.com/news/Majida-El-Roumi-In-An-Unforgettable-Concert-Closing-Dubai-Classics |title=:: Majida El Roumi In An Unforgettable Concert Closing Dubai Classics :: |publisher=Almazmix.com |date= |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dubaicalendar.ae/en/event/events/dubai-classics-presents-magida-el-roumi.html |title=Dubai Classics presents Majida El Roumi – Dubai Calendar – Dubai Events Official Listing |publisher=Dubaicalendar.ae |date=8 February 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref> The festival opening was with international artist ] performing her ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dubaicalendar.ae/en/event/events/dubai-classics-presents-sarah-brightman.html |title=Dubai Classics presents Sarah Brightman – Dubai Calendar – Dubai Events Official Listing |publisher=Dubaicalendar.ae |date=7 February 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref> Majida broke her 8 years of absence and went back to ] for a concert in March on the stage of ] in ]. Although Majida's Alexandria concert tickets were criticised for being overpriced, the event sold-out and was (as expected) a raging success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.albawaba.com/al-bawaba-buzz/majida-el-roumi-572420 |title=She just can't get enough: Majida El Roumi back for a second dose of Egypt in May |publisher=Al Bawaba |date= |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref> She opened her concert by a mix of both the Egyptian and Lebanese national anthem then sang most of her oldies and hits . In her press conference a day before the concert, Majida affirmed that the aim of this visit was just to encourage the tourism in Egypt after the crises the country has been through. She also pointed out she has nothing but respect for the ] emphasizing that she has no political intentions whatsoever.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiosawa.com/content/%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%83%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9--/245918.html |title=حفل مهيب لماجدة الرومي في الإسكندرية |publisher=Radiosawa.com |date=21 March 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref> At the end of the concert, the mayor of Alexandria, Mr. Tarek Mahdi gave majida the golden key of the city in the presence of the minister of tourism in Egypt Mr. Hicham Zaazouh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ahram.org.eg/News/11130/16/270347/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9/%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%89-%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%AF%D9%88-%D8%A8%D9%80-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%89-%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%84-%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%83%D9%86.aspx |title=ماجدة الرومى تشدو بـ "أنا مصرية" فى حفل كبير بالإسكندرية – الأهرام اليومي |publisher=Ahram.org.eg |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref> A Day after her concert, Majida spent a touristic tour in the city and visitied ] where she planted in its garden the first ] since ]'s era,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rotanamags.net/%D9%81%D9%86/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B2%D8%B1%D8%B9-%D8%B4%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B2%D8%A9 |script-title=ar:بالصور ماجدة الرومي تزرع شجرة أرز في حديقة المنتزة &#124; موقع مجلة روتانا |language=ar |publisher=Rotanamags.net |date= |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.akhbarak.net/articles/15011172-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1_%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%87_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A_%D8%AA%D8%B2%D8%B1%D8%B9_%D8%B4%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A9_%E2%80%9C%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%B2%E2%80%9D_%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%A9_?src=%D9%88%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A1%20%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7 |title=بالصور..ماجده الرومي تزرع شجرة "أرز" بحديقة قصر السلملك بحدائق المنتزة بالاسكندرية |publisher=Akhbarak.net |date=21 March 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref> she also cried over ]'s tomb as a loyal memory for the maker of her first movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slaati.com/2014/03/23/p168439.html |title=بالصور : ماجدة الرومي تزور قبر المخرج الراحل يوسف شاهين بالإسكندرية &#124; صحيفة صدى الإلكترونية |publisher=Slaati.com |date=23 March 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobtada.com/news_details.php?ID=166542&%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B0-%D8%A3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%82..-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%B3-%D8%B4%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D9%82%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B2%D9%87#.U2I4r_mSxyU |title=لأول مرة منذ أيام الملك فاروق.. ماجدة الرومي تغرس شجرة أرز لبنان بقصر المنتزه |publisher=Mobtada.com |date=22 March 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref>
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In September 2021 Majida El Roumi fainted on stage while performing at Jordan's Jerash Festival, she returned minutes later to complete her set during the event's opening night.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/2021/09/23/lebanese-singer-majida-el-roumi-faints-during-jerash-festival-performance/|title=Lebanese singer Majida El Roumi faints during Jerash Festival performance |website=thenationalnews.com |date=23 September 2021 }}</ref>
===Unrecorded Songs – Composed by Zaki Nassif===
* Raje' Yet'ammar Libnan / Ya Bladna / Tallou Hbabna / Ya Taleb Idi


== Public positions ==
===Unrecorded Songs – Composed by Halim El-Roumi===
Majida El Roumi was appointed an ambassador for the ]' Food and Agriculture Organization (]) on World Food Day, 16 October 2001 in an official ceremony in Rome, Italy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hri.org/news/world/undh/2001/01-10-12.undh.html |title=United Nations Daily Highlights, 01-10-12 |publisher=Hri.org |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref> She has participated in numerous round-table discussions on the role of FAO ambassadors in helping the Organization combat world hunger. As FAO ambassador, Majida inaugurated the First Annual Agricultural Week in Lebanon and dedicated the book prepared by ] ''Sanabel El Kheir'' on 8 November 2005 during an official ceremony to celebrate World Food Day 60th Anniversary at the ] Palace in Beirut.
* Wajaba Al Shokro / Yarnu Be tarfin / Taba Waqti / Ala Inhad / Hasnaa Carthage / Loubanou Kalbi (Lyrics: Henri Zgheib), in addition to his last composition to Magida's voice: Al-yamami wel Sayf (Lyrics: Henri Zgheib – a political song recorded in 1982)


In her acceptance speech, Majida said: "While pursuing our dreams and hopes, we tend to forget the importance of our bones, and we end up wearing them out – we realize only when it is too late that we didn't take care of them. This is why I am participating in this campaign, to shed light on this truth, because if we are aware we can avoid this terrible disease and thereby avoid misery, sadness and a poor quality of life."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iofbonehealth.org/new-lebanese-patron-magida-el-roumi-addresses-media-world-osteoporosis-day |title=New Lebanese Patron, Magida El Roumi, Addresses Media for World Osteoporosis Day &#124; International Osteoporosis Foundation |publisher=Iofbonehealth.org |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
===Unrecorded Songs – dedicated to Arabic countries===
* Bahrain : Al Bahrain Song
* Kuwait : Ya Kuwait / Kuwait Balad El Salam / and Noqoush Aala Aba'at Al Kuwait.
* Jordan : Ila Amman Khodni (Lyrics: Henri Zgheib / Music: Georges Abdo) / Amman je2touki min Loubnan / Raytek Seyajek Ya Amman / and Salamon Alayki.
* Tunis : Aasslama (composed by Elie Choueiri) / and Hasnaa Carthage.
* Palestine : Hal Tasma'een (Lyrics: Majida El-Roumi / Music: Elie Choueiri)
* Syria : Al-Sham (Lyrics: Georges Gerdak / Music: Georges Abdo) / and Yes'ed Massakom Ya Ahl El-Sham (composed by Elie Choueiri)
* Morocco : Ya Maghrib
* UAE : Imarat Song
* Qatar : Ya Qatar (composed by Elie Choueiri)
* Egypt : Samra2 el-Nil (Lyrics: Georges Gerdak / Music: Elie Choueiri) / and Behwaki Ya Masr (Music: Dr. Jamal Salama)


She was also chosen as an ambassador of the 'Alam Sagheer' (Small World) program, along with ] actor and producer ], dedicated to education without borders. Majida said during a press conference that the event is evidence that humanity can unite for good and to make people's lives better anywhere in the world. She also thanked the organizers and hoped peace will spread all over the Arab world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arabia.msn.com/news/entertainment/biography-entertainment/241504/majida-roumi-ambassador-emirati-progr/ |title=Majida El Roumi Ambassador of Emirati program "Alam Sagheer" |publisher=Arabia.msn.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029211104/http://arabia.msn.com/news/entertainment/biography-entertainment/241504/majida-roumi-ambassador-emirati-progr/ |archive-date=29 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The charity event was held under the patronage of Sheikh ], who described the festival as one that "celebrates human connections, international dialogue and strong support for the less fortunate of our fellow global citizens – values that are fundamental to our collective vision for the ]". The festival took place at ] and expected to raise millions for underprivileged children across the globe. The Minister toured with Majida various booths of participating countries and they attended performances for each country including Lebanon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?section=citytimes&xfile=data%2Fcitytimes%2F2011%2Fmarch%2Fcitytimes_march208.xml |title=Small World, big hearts |publisher=Khaleej Times |date=28 March 2011 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
===Unreleased Songs (of Youssef Chahine's Movies)===
* Movie: EL-AKHAR / 1999: Adam wa Hanan
* Movie: AWDAT EL-EBN EL-DAL / 1976: Bye Bye (Lyrics: Salah Jaheen / Music: Sayed Mekawi) / Mouftaraq El-Toroq (Lyrics: Salah Jaheen / Music: Kamal El-Tawil) / Eshare3 lena (Lyrics: Salah Jaheen / Music: Baligh Hamdi)


In December 2012, Majida El Roumi visited the ] (ESCWA) headquarters to follow up on the exacerbating problem of poverty in ]. El Roumi called for educating the youth since, "ignorance can only lead to poverty," as per her words. "Poverty is the cradle of wars, violence and corruption", she said, expressing hope that women would come to realize their true capacities and their equal worth to men. She also considered that art is a message that should be used for common good hoping that her message will prompt officials to tend to Lebanon's disadvantaged members of society.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/63790/1212060525-LBCI-News |title=LBCI &#124; REPORT: Singer Majida El Roumi helps the poor |publisher=Lbcgroup.tv |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
===Unreleased Recorded Songs===


In celebration of ]'s 130th anniversary,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.el-balad.com/1076468 |title=البلد: Majida el Roumi leads campaign to Save Children in the Arab world via Bulgari global Foundation |access-date=12 September 2014 |archive-date=12 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912140349/http://www.el-balad.com/1076468 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Majida El Roumi has been named the first Middle East Humanitarian ] of the Bulgari – ] Partnership in July 2014 and joins the likes of ], ], ], ] and so many others in the support of this worthy cause. The partnership between one of the industry's leading jewelry houses and the world's largest independent international ] running programs in developing and developed countries has generated over AED 98 million and benefited ] children in 23 countries around the globe.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.savoirflair.com/news/6907-majida-el-roumi-announced-as-middle-eastern-humanitarian-ambassador-by-bulgari |title=Majida el Roumi Announced as Middle Eastern Humanitarian Ambassador by Bulgari &#124; Savoir Flair |accessdate=12 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912140443/http://www.savoirflair.com/news/6907-majida-el-roumi-announced-as-middle-eastern-humanitarian-ambassador-by-bulgari |archivedate=12 September 2014 }}</ref> El Roumi is responsible for the overall direction, leadership, and coordination of ] programs in ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hautetime.ae/bulgari-announces-magida-el-roumi-first-humanitarian-ambassador-middle-east/48537/|title=Luxury Watch Trends 2016 – Baselworld SIHH Watch News}}</ref> as it was told in the press conference that took place at ], ], in the presence of a crowd of Lebanese journalists and dignitaries. The renowned Italian photographer Fabrizio Ferri has actively supported this initiative with his time and talent. Over the years, he has photographed over 200 celebrities wearing the ring and the pendant in support of Bulgari's commitment to quality schooling for the world's neediest children<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.assafir.com/Windows/PrintArticle.aspx?ChannelID=85&ArticleID=364601&ref=Toolbar|title=Press Conference at the Al Bustan Hotel, Beirut - نسخة للطباعة - جريدة السفير|publisher=}}</ref> including Majida, whose poster was officially launched during the press conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lebanesecelebritynews.wordpress.com/2014/08/04/majida-el-roumi-releases-save-children-in-bulgari-poster-during-press-conference/|title=Majida El-Roumi Releases "Save Children In Bulgari" Poster During Press Conference|work=Celebrity News|date=4 August 2014}}</ref> Majida clearly stated during the press conference "I will strive to bring joy to my surroundings and to the people who are in need of it. Everything that's happening is a crime in every meaning of the word. I feel that I have a mission and my appointment is for a cause that I truly believe in. I will travel the extra mile and do what I can regardless of the size of my mission."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.veooz.com/news/9HOFxis.html|title= Majida el Roumi Saves the Children as Bv ... - Veooz 360|work=Veooz|access-date=12 September 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140912095916/http://www.veooz.com/news/9HOFxis.html|archive-date=12 September 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> She also added, "There is no financial rewards for my participation in this humanitarian effort, as financial things do not bring happiness."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://levant.tv/majida-el-roumi-saves-the-children-as-bvlgaris-official-ambassador/ |title=Levant TV/Majida el Roumi "Saves the Children" as Bvlgari's official Ambassador &#124; Levant TV |accessdate=12 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912142404/http://levant.tv/majida-el-roumi-saves-the-children-as-bvlgaris-official-ambassador/ |archivedate=12 September 2014 }}</ref>
* Nasheed Al Hob (Lyrics: Gibran Khalil Gibran / Music: Joseph Khalifé) / Baadak Helo (Lyrics: El-Murr / Music: Joseph Kalifé) / Bakkeer Fellayt (Lyrics: Magida / Music: Joseph Kalifé)
* Ya Taleb Idi (Lyrics: Said Akl / Music: Zaki Nassif / Aired on TéléLiban on November 22, 1983)
* Al Thawra (Lyrics: Henri Zgheib / Music: Elie Choueiri) / Emmi (composed by Elie Choueiri) / Al masra7 (composed by Elie Choueiri) / Ma tew3edni bi ba7er (composed by Elie Choueiri) / Yess3ed saba7ak wa massek (composed by Elie Choueiri), Entou lina Ne7na likom (Lyrics: Majida El-Roumi & Elie Choueiri / Music: Elie Choueiri)
* Ana Habbaytak (Lyrics: Elia Abou Chedid / Music: Nour El-Mallah) / Lebso El Kafafi (Lyrics: Talal Haydar / Music: Nour El-Mallah)
* Itkhayaltak Jayi Min B'eed (Lyrics: Elia Abou Chedid / Music: Ihsan Al-Monzer) / Morrou Bina Nass'har (Lyrics: Habib Younis / Music: Ihsan Al-Monzer) / Al Qassam (Music: Ihsan Al-Monzer)
* Jayeh Min Beirut (Lyrics: Abdel-Rahman El-Abnoudi / Music: Dr Jamal Salama) / Ma Ajmal al-Oshaq (Lyrics: Al-Nasser / Music: Dr Jamal Salama) / Essina (Lyrics: Henri Zgheib / Music: Dr Jamal Salama) / Eshta2tellak (Lyrics: Henri Zgheib / Music: Dr Jamal Salama)
* Ahenno Ilayka (Lyrics: Al-Nasser / Music: Dr Abdel-Rab Idriss)
* Tifli Zghiri (Lyrics: Magida / Music: Abdo Monzer)


== Voice characteristics ==
===Egyptian Songs: Remakes===
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* La Mush Ana Elli Abki (Mohammad Abdel Wahab) – originally sang by Abdel Wahab
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* Ana koulli magoul al-touba (Lyrics: Abdel Rahman El-Abnoudi / Music: Baligh Hamdi) – originally sang by Abdel Halim Hafez
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* Ba7lef bi Samaha (Lyrics: Abdel Rahman El-Abnoudi / Music: Kamal Al-Tawil) – originally sang by Abdel Halim Hafez
| description = Sample From ''Al Hobb Wal Wafaa'' (2006) for Majida El Roumi with an oriental pitch in a hard melismas interval.
* Layali Al-ouns bi Vienna (Music: Farid Al-Atrach) – originally sang by Asmahan
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* Ya Touyour (Music: Al-Kassabji) – originally sang by Asmahan
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* Emta 7a te3raf – originally sang by Asmahan
* Ana Albi Dalili (Music: Al-Kassabji) – originally sang by Leila Mourad


{{blockquote|1=''"I'm proud to be Lebanese, since my citizenship corresponds to such a marvelous, clear, irresistible voice like that of Majida EL Roumi; who rarely has any resemble, her talent equals her modesty, and her beauty equals her spontaneousness."''|2=Pianist Walid Akl<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tomorrowbokra.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=210&lang=en |title=Majida El Roumi |publisher=Tomorrowbokra.org |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221145453/http://www.tomorrowbokra.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=210&lang=en |archive-date=21 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}
===Unreleased French Songs===
* La Liberté (Lyrics: Victor Hugo / Music: Dr Jamal Salama)
* Quand je dors (Music: Abdo Mounzer)
* Paix sur Terre (Music: Elias Rahbani)


==UN Ambassador== == Speeches ==
During many cultural, social and political events, Majida El Roumi always chooses to deliver messages or was asked to give a speech for the occasion. Some of her marked speeches are listed below:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.majidafans.com/mf/en/speechlist.asp |title=Majida El Roumi |publisher=Majidafans.com |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
*''Ghazal'''s First Copy: In a passionate speech addressed to Lebanese, El-Roumi entreated her compatriots to join her in her mission of peace, rejecting wars and divisions in a special release ceremony for her album Ghazal. Majida chose to donate proceeds from her new album to student scholarships at AUB in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aub.edu.lb/news/2012/Pages/magida-el-roumi.aspx |title=2012 – Magida El-Roumi donates proceeds from new album to student scholarships at |publisher=AUB |date= |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Performance/2012/Jul-06/179488-roumi-sings-for-peace-and-prosperity.ashx#axzz2Btz7mLHs |title=Roumi sings for peace and prosperity &#124; Culture, Performance |publisher=The Daily Star |date=6 July 2012 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
*Bikaffe (It Is Enough): A strong speech at the memory of the well-known Journalist ] after 2&nbsp;years from his assassination. This speech is dedicated to all Lebanese people, leaders and especially politicians in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ2ApCUUQiQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/HZ2ApCUUQiQ |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|title=Lady Majida El Roumi's speech-Bikaffe-Enough-(Arabic with english subtitles) |publisher=YouTube |date=7 July 2008 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*Dialogue Between Generations: A speech Majida delivered in Jerash- Jordan about dialogue between generations in 2002.
*Maha: A poem written by Majida mourning her sister Maha, during a special mass in Kfarshima in 2002.
*Water: An article for Majida published in Lebanese newspapers on the International Water Day in 2002.
*World's Peace: Majida's speech on the ] in ] in 2002.
*Telefood Day: An article for Majida published in Lebanese newspapers on the ] in 2002.
*FAO Ambassadress: Majida's speech for her designation as the honorable ambassadress of the ] (FAO) in 2001.
*Nizar Qabbani: A short message by Majida mourning the Arab poet Nizar Qabbani in 1998.
*Red Cross: Majida's speech about Red Cross at a concert in Tripoli, Lebanon in 1996.
*Rapture: Majida's opinion on ecstasy while singing in 1995.
*Cedar's Medal: Majida's speech on the occasion of receiving Lebanese Medal of the Cedars from President Hraoui in 1994.
*The Lebanese Song: A lecture Majida gave on the Lebanese song and music in 1992.
*Halim El Roumi: Majida's speech on the occasion of commemorating her father, Halim El Roumi, in Kfarshima- Lebanon in 1991.


== Discography ==
Magida El Roumi was appointed an ambassador for the ]' Food and Agriculture Organisation (]) on World Food Day, October 16, 2001 in an official ceremony in Rome, Italy.<ref></ref> She has participated in numerous round-table discussion on the role of FAO ambassadors in helping the Organization combat world hunger. As FAO ambassador, Majida inaugurated the First Annual Agricultural Week in Lebanon and dedicated the book prepared by ] ''Sanabel El Kheir'' on November 8, 2005 during an official ceremony to celebrate World Food Day 60th Anniversary at the ] Palace in Beirut.<ref></ref>
=== Albums ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Release year !! Album !! Label
|-
| 1977 || Wadaa (The Farewell) || Voix d'Orient ''(Sawt Al Sharq)''
|-
| 1982 || ] || Voix d'Orient ''(Sawt Al Sharq)''
|-
| 1983 || Majida El Roumi Wal Atfal (Majida And The Kids) || Relax-In by Ahmad and Mahmoud Moussa & CO
|-
| 1986 || Dawi Ya Amar (Moon So Bright) || Yousuf Haider CO. Kuwait
|-
| 1988 || Ya Saken Afkari (O Resident Of My Thoughts) || Relax-In by Ahmad and Mahmoud Moussa & CO
|-
| 1991 || Kalimat (Words) || Arabian Masters
|-
| 1994 || Ebhath Anni (Look For Me) || Music Master
|-
| 1996 || Rasael (Letters) || ]
|-
| 1998 || Ouhebouka Wa Baad (I Love You And More) || Farasan Productions<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/3448658-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A |title=Majida al-Roumi Discography |website=Discogs.com |accessdate=16 November 2014}}</ref>
|-
| 2003 || Irhamni Ya Allah (Have Mercy On Me My God) || All Rights Reserved for Basilica of Our Lady of the Miraculous Icon – Ashrafiyeh
|-
| 2003 || Cithare Du Ciel (The Sky's Cithare) || All Rights Reserved for Basilica of Our Lady of the Miraculous Icon – Ashrafiyeh
|-
| 2006 || E'tazalet El Gharam (I Quit Love) || Good News 4 Music
|-
| 2012 || Ghazal (Flirtation) || V. Productions
|-
| 2013 || ] (The Light Of Light) || V. Productions
|}


==Tributes and Awards== === Singles ===
Since the 1970s, Majida always released singles, with some of them were not included in her albums. She also performed many Christmas carols in several recitals, and dedicated patriotic singles for countries she visited. Most well-known singles are listed below:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Song title !! Poet !! Composer !! Notes
|-
| Adam Wa Hanan || Jamal Bkhit || Farouk Al Sharnouby || The soundtrack for Egyptian movie "]" (1998).
|-
| Ahenou Ilayka || Al Nasser || Abdel Rab Idriss || Performed many times on stage including in Carthage International Festivals in 2003 and in ] in 2004
|-
| Ahla W Sahla || Majida El Roumi || Marwan Khoury || (to encourage tourism in ]) Sang for the first time at the Batroun International Festival 2012.
|-
| Al Bahrain || Jamal Bkhit || Michel Jeha || Dedicated to ].
|-
| Al Qassam || Ali Al Sharqawi || Ihsan EL Monzer || Last performed in 2005, during the concert in Martyrs' Square, Beirut.
|-
| Nashid Al Salam (AL Zanabeq Al Baydaa) || Mahmoud Darwish || Joseph Khalifeh || First performed in a concert in Beirut Downtown in 2008 also in a concert in Egypt in the same year.
|-
| Ala Anhad || Abou El Kassem El Chabbi || Halim El Roumi ||
|-
| Ana Habbaytak Ana || Eliya Abou Chedid || Nour El Mallah || Sang in 1986 at LBC TV program.
|-
| Assalama || Elie Choueiry || Elie Choueiry || Dedicated to ], last performed in 2010 during Carthage International Festivals.
|-
| Bakeer Fallayt || Majida El Roumi || Joseph Khalifeh || Dedicated to Halim El Roumi, performed in 1988 during a concert in Casino Du Liban.
|-
| Bel Majdi Wal Karama || Prayer || Example || Prayer released in a special album for Majida's daughter, Hala, distributed during the wedding ceremony in 2006.
|-
| Byawm Ersik || Talal Haydar & Majida El Roumi || Salim Assaf || Special wedding song for Majida's daughter Hala during her wedding, released in a special album and distributed during the wedding ceremony in 2006.
|-
| Domina || Dr. Souad Al Sabbah || Elias Al Rahbani || Dedicated for ].
|-
| El Madaen || ] || Elie Choueiry || Dedicated to ].
|-
| Emmi || Eliya Abou Chedid || Elie Choueiry || Performed in 1988 during a concert in ].
|-
| Ftahi Albik || Majida El Roumi || ] || With music from '']'' musical in 1959, also a special wedding song for Majida's daughter Hala during her wedding, released in a special album and distributed during the wedding ceremony in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alwatanvoice.com/arabic/news/2007/12/22/115516.html |title=صور حفل زواج ابنة الفنانة ماجدة الرومي &#124; دنيا الوطن |publisher=Alwatanvoice.com |date=22 December 2007 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
|-
| Ghadabak Nar (Al Thawra) || Elie Choueiry || Elie Choueiry || Patriotic (performed in 1988 during a concert in Casino Du Liban)
|-
| Hal Tasma'in || Majida El Roumi || Elie Choueiry.
|-
| Hasnaa Carthage || Farouk Joueidy || Halim El Roumi || Majida sang a new version after Halim El Roumi previously performed it.
|-
| Jayi Men Beirut || Abdel Rahman El Abnoudi || Jamal Salameh || Patriotic
|-
| Kiriyalaysoun || Prayer || ] || Prayer (1976)
|-
| Kouwait Ya Bilad El Salam || || Joseph Khalifeh || Dedicated for ].
|-
| Lebnan || Majida El Roumi || Jean Marie Riachi || Majida performed it only one time in Jounieh International Festival in 2011.
|-
| Lebnanikon Lebnanina || Elie Choueiry || Elie Choueiry || Patriotic dedicated to ] performed many times in 2007 and 2008.
|-
| Lebsou El Kafafi || Talal Haidar || Nour El Mallah || Performed in Casino du Liban concert in 1988.
|-
| Ma Ajmal Al Oshaq || Al Nasser || Jamal Salameh || Performed many times on stage, including in the Olympia concert in 1998.
|-
| Ma Baddi Hadaya || Majida El Roumi || Joseph Khalifeh || A Christmas Carol released in 2005.
|-
| Murrou Bina Nashar || Habib Younes || Ihsan El Monzer || 1987
|-
| Mouftaraq El Toroq || Salah Jahin || Kamal Al Tawil || Majida worked for the first time with composer Jamal Salameh in 1976 in the song's arrangement. The song was in Egyptian Arabic dialect and Majida sang it in the movie Awdat Al Ibn Aldal '']''.
|-
| Nashid Al Hobb || ] || Joseph Khalifeh || Released in 2001 (1st edition)
|-
| Tkhayaltak Jayi Men Biid || Eliya Abou Chedid || Ihsan El Monzer || 1988
|-
| Tofli Zghiri || Majida El Roumi || Abdo El Monzer || 1994
|-
| Touba Lel Sa'eena || Prayer || Ziad Rahbani || 1976 – Last performed in the meeting with the youth during Pope ]'s visit to Lebanon in September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzsLUUdMxaw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/uzsLUUdMxaw |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|title=Majida El Roumi – Touba Lel Saeena – Pope Benedict XVI / ماجدة الرومي – طوبى للساعين |publisher=YouTube |date=16 September 2012 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
| W'sina || Henry Zgheib || Jamal Salameh || 1996
|-
| Wajaba El Shokrou || ] || Halim El Roumi || A ] performed by Majida in the 80s.
|-
| Woulida El Massih || Prayer || Joseph Khalifeh || 1st edition released in 2005.
|-
| Ya Kouwait || Henri Zougheib || Elias Al Rahbani || Dedicated to ].
|-
| Ya Qatar || Elie Choueiry || Elie Choueiry || Dedicated to ], the song was performed in Doha concert in 2006.
|-
| Ya Taleb Iddy || ] || ] || Patriotic dedicated to the ] released in the 80s and Majida last sang this song in Jounieh International Festivals in 2011.
|-
|Yarnou Bi Tarfen || Eben Jaber El Darir || Halim El Roumi || A ] performed by Majida in the 80s.
|}


=== Egyptian songs: remakes ===
* The Golden Cedar, Lebanon, 1988
{| class="wikitable"
* National Order of the Cedar (Knight), Lebanon, 1994
|-
* The Médecines Sans Frontières Shield
! Song Title !! Poet !! Composer !! Notes
* ''Le Bouclier de l'information et de la culture'' / Algerian Shield of Culture, Algeria, 2005
|-
* The Shield of Honour from the Syrian Ministry of Culture, Syria
| Ya Touyour || Youssef Badrous || ] || Originally sung by ]
* The Shield of Honour from Jordan
|-
* The Shield of Honour from Morocco
| Layali El Onsi Fi Vienna || ] || ] || Originally sung by Asmahan
* The Shield of Honour from Tunis, 2010
|-
| Ehna El Tnen || Hassan Al Sayyed || Riad AL Sunbati || Originally sung by ]
|-
| La Mosh Ana Lli Abki || Houssein Al Sayyed || ] || Sung by Mohammed Abdel Wahab
|-
| Ha Laweaak || || ||
|-
| Emta Ha Taaraf || Ma'moun Al Chinawi || Mohammed al-Qasabji || Originally sung by Asmahan
|-
| Ana Albi Dalili || Abou Saoud Al Abyari || Mohammed al-Qasabji || Originally sung by Leila Mourad and last performed by Majida during a concert in the American University of Beirut in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mindsoupblog.com/2009/10/majida-el-roumi-concert-in-aub-july.html |title=Mind Soup: Majida El-Roumi Concert in AUB (July 2009) |publisher=Mindsoupblog.com |date= 27 October 2009|accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
|}


==See also== == Filmography ==
* 1976: '']''
* ]
* ]


==References== == Videography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{reflist}}
|-
! Release year !! Song title !! Notes
|-
| 1975 || Am Behlamak Ya Helm Ya Lebnan ||
|-
| 1975 || Kell Shi Am Yekhlas ||
|-
| 1977 || Am Yes'alouni Alayk El Nass ||
|-
| 1977 || Wadaa ||
|-
| 1978 || Khedni Habibi ||
|-
| 1988 || Ana Am Behlam ||
|-
| 1988 || Min Elna Ghayrak ||
|-
| 1989 || Al Madaen ||
|-
| 1990 || Domina ||
|-
| 1991 || Kalimat ||
|-
| 1991 || Kouwait Ya Bilad Al Salam ||
|-
| 1994 || Al Jarida || Directed by Sten Walegren.
|-
| 1994 || Kon Sadiqi || Directed by Sten Walegren.
|-
| 1994 || Lan Aoud ||
|-
| 1996 || Aynaka || Directed by Ralph Dfouni.
|-
| 1996 || Hobbouka (Vol.1) || Directed by Corine Chedrawi.
|-
| 1996 || Hobbouka (Vol.2) || Another Clip release for this song directed by Ralph Dfouni.
|-
| 1996 || Qana || Directed by Georges Ghayad.
|-
| 1998 || Sayedi El Rais || Directed by Ralph Dfouni.
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| 1999 || Adam Wa Hanan || Directed by Khaled Youssef, from Al-Akhar, movie by Youssef Chahine.
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| 2000 || Beirut, Set Al Doniya ||
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| 2001 || Nashid El Hobb ||
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| 2005 || Al Hobb Wal Wafaa || Directed by Said Al Marouk.
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| 2006 || E'tazalet El Gharam || Directed by Nadine Labaky.
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| 2006 || Habibi || Tribute to Ahmed Zaki taken from a concert in Egypt in 2006.
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| 2008 || La Ma Rah Ez'al A Shi || Directed by Toni Kahwaji, taken from Beit El Dine Festivals 2008.
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== Honors and titles ==
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*{{Flag|Tunisia}}: National Order of the work from the Presidency of the Republic of Tunisia in 1987.
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*{{Flag|Lebanon}}: The Golden Cedar, 1988.
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*{{Flag|France}}: Shield from the French National Assembly for 1993.
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*{{Flag|Lebanon}}: National Shield of Honor of the Cedars, Knight's Order from the President of the Lebanese Republic, 1994.
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*{{Flag|Algeria}}: "Algerian citizenship" Certificate from the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, 1997.
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*{{Flag|France}}: The ''Médecins Sans Frontières'' Shield in 1999.
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*{{Flag|Egypt}}: Order of Merit from the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, 2000.
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*A Certificate and a shield of Honor for FAO Ambassador, 2001.
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*{{Flag|Jordan}}: Honoring Shield from her Majesty ] in 2002.
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*{{Flag|Ivory Coast}}: The National Shield of Honor, Order of Merit of Officer's Grade from the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, 2003.
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*{{Flag|Syria}}: The Shield of Honour from the Syrian Ministry of Culture, 2004.
*{{Flag|Algeria}}: ''Le Bouclier de l'information et de la culture'' / Algerian Shield of Culture and Information and The Gold Medal for the fiftieth anniversary of the outbreak of the liberation revolution, from the President of Republic of Algeria in 2005.
*{{Flag|Lebanon}}: Honorary member of the Students' Scholarship Association at the American University in Beirut, 2005.
*{{Flag|Lebanon}}: Honorary President of the Lebanese Association for the prevention of osteoporosis and The Universal framework of the joints and bone disease – the Lebanese branch, 2007.
*{{Flag|Lebanon}}: Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the Board of Trustees of the American University in Beirut, (2009).
*{{Flag|Belize}}: Patent of Lebanese honor and gratitude by the Universal Association of Lebanese Worldwide – Belize and the actual recognition of her efforts in the service of Lebanon, humanity and Universal peace (2009).
*{{Flag|Lebanon}}: Honoring from the Catholic Church on the occasion of an encounter of Catholic priests in Lebanon (2010).
*{{Flag|Morocco}}: The National Shield of Honour.
*{{Flag|Tunisia}}: The National Order of Cultural Merit from the Republic of Tunisia, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |last=Khraiche |first=Dana |url=http://starscene.dailystar.com.lb/social-scene/2010/11/majida-el-roumi-awarded-tunisian-national-order-of-cultural-merit/ |title=Majida El Roumi awarded Tunisian National Order of Cultural Merit &#124; Star Scene |publisher=Starscene.dailystar.com.lb |date=1 November 2010 |accessdate=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113172011/http://starscene.dailystar.com.lb/social-scene/2010/11/majida-el-roumi-awarded-tunisian-national-order-of-cultural-merit/ |archive-date=13 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*{{Flag|Lebanon}}: The National Shield of Honor of the Cedars – Order of Commodore from the President of the Republic, 25 June 2011.
*{{Flag|France}}: ] – insigne d'Officier / Officer Grade, from the president of the Republic, 24 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lorientlejour.com/category/Liban/article/797863/La_France_rend_hommage_a_Majida_el-Roumi,_%3C%3C+incarnation_de_l'ideal_patriotique_libanais+%3E%3E.html |title=La France rend hommage à Majida el-Roumi, " incarnation de l'idéal patriotique libanais " – L'Orient-Le Jour |publisher=Lorientlejour.com |date=26 January 2013 |accessdate=3 February 2014}}</ref>
*{{Flag|Egypt}}: The Golden Key of the city of ] from the mayor Mr. Tarek Mahdi, 20 March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/News/5805/34/Pack-of-cards.aspx |title=Pack-of-cards – Al-Ahram Weekly |publisher=Weekly.ahram.org.eg |date=27 March 2014 |accessdate=2 May 2014}}</ref>
*{{Flag|Spain}}: Order of Civil Merit, 2017


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Majida El Roumi
ماجدة الرومي
El Roumi in 1994El Roumi in 1994
Background information
Birth nameMajida Halim El Roumi
Born (1956-12-13) 13 December 1956 (age 68)
Kfarshima, Lebanon
GenresArabic, classical, opera
OccupationSinger
Years active1970–present
Labels
Musical artist

Majida El Roumi Baradhy (Arabic: ماجدة الرومي برادعي; born 13 December 1956) is a Lebanese-Egyptian soprano singer and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

Early life

Majida El Roumi Al Baradhy was born on 13 December 1956 in Kfarshima. Her father, Halim El Roumi, was a Melkite Christian born in Tyre, South Lebanon, and her mother was Egyptian. Her father's family moved to Haifa in 1921 to avoid the hardships of World War I. The El Roumi residence was a meeting place for many cultural figures and singers.

At the age of 14, el-Roumi appeared on Télé Liban with Najib Hankash, where she performed songs for Umm Kulthum and Fairuz. At the age of 16, her cousin Raymond Safadi, urged her to pursue singing as a profession. She participated in the talent show Studio El Fan in 1974 after sneaking out of the house with her brother and cousins. She performed for Layla Murad and Asmahan and won the gold medal for oriental singing.

Her success prompted her father to change his mind and give her his blessings to pursue singing as long as she continued her higher education. Later on, Majida graduated from the Lebanese University, receiving her BA in Arabic Literature. In 1975, Majida released her first single "Am Behlamak" (I'm dreaming of you, Lebanon) with collaboration with the Lebanese poet Said Akl and musician Elias Rahbani. The song, released at the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War in April 1975, was very popular.

After releasing her first album Wadaa (Farewell) in 1976, Majida got the attention of Egyptian filmmaker Youssef Chahine. She starred alongside Hisham Saleem in her first and only movie Awdat Al Ibn Al Dal (The Return of the Prodigal Son) and performed three of the soundtrack's songs.

Personal life

She married Antoine Dafone, and after years of marriage she separated from him, and publicly announced her divorce in 2003, following rumors about his relationship with a young singer. She and Dafone have two daughters together, Hala and Noor.

Musical career

1970s

In 1974, she was a contestant in the talent show Studio El Fan on Télé Liban and performed songs by Asmahan and Layla Murad at the age of 16.

1980s–1990s

When she performed at Hunter College in May 1989 accompanied by a 19-piece orchestra, music reviewer Peter Watrous said: "she wandered between near-European pop and Middle Eastern pop".

2001–2004

In 2001, Majida El Roumi released a single titled "Nachid El Hobb" (The Hymn of Love) with lyrics from Dam'a wa Ibtisama (A Tear and A Smile) written by the Lebanese artist and writer Gibran Khalil Gibran. El Roumi chose this text after the UN ceremony in 2001, when she was named Goodwill Ambassador, and declared it to be the theme message for her mission of peace around the world. In 2001, Majida's sister Maha had to be transported to the US for better medical care, as she was suffering from cancer.

2011–present

Majida wrote the lyrics of "Bokra" (Tomorrow), a charity opérette that was released on 11 November 2011. The single's proceeds were donated to various charitable initiatives with arts and culture programs aiming to raise funds for education projects in the Arab World. In an interview with Rima Maktabi in the CNN program – Inside the Middle East, Majida told the story of the new song which was produced by Quincy Jones and RedOne. In a surprising and unexpected decision, Majida announced that she had pulled herself out of the project. She said that the producer, Quincy Jones, did not meet her conditions and the team supervising and overlooking the project was not professional. Majida already put her voice on the operate, but when they asked her to record again in Qatar, she announced her withdrawal and waived her authorship rights when she backed out of the project.

"Ghazal"

Majida released her new album "Ghazal" on 22 June 2012 having worked on it for 6 years with many composers and poets.

"Biladi Ana" (My Country) is a duet between Majida and Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour. Arabic lyrics are taken from Cadmus, Said Akl's theater play and French lyrics are freely inspired from the same theater play by Lebanese novelist Alexandre Najjar. Musical composition is accomplished by Joseph Khalifeh and Jean-Marie Riachi. This song describes Lebanon "the peace", "the beauty", "the creativity" and encourages fraternity, unity between people worldwide and calls for loving each other by surpassing all human differences. Majida and Youssou N'Dour have already performed it during the VIe annual Jeux de la Francophonie in 2009, hosted in Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut accompanied with more than 150 dancers.

"Nour Men Nour"

Main article: Nour Men Nour

Nour Men Nour (A Light from Light) is the fourteenth studio album by Majida released in December 2013 produced by V. Productions. The album explores 12 Christmas carols exploring a wide set of musical genres including classical music and Opera preserving the same musical track that Majida had sung over the years.

The album peaked at the top of the music charts in Virgin Megastores in Lebanon from the day of its release for several consecutive weeks.

Nour Men Nour was promoted majorly online and on Lebanese radio stations by two singles, Sahrit Eid and Min lli Tall, as well as a teaser on Majida's official Facebook page. Majida also filmed a Christmas special episode aired on Christmas Eve on MTV Lebanon which included a live recital from Collège du Sacré-Cœur catholic cathedral in Gemayzeh, Downtown Beirut, and scenes from a visit she had to "Mission De Vie" charity center. As Majida stated, Christmas is an occasion to celebrate as a one big Arabic family, while she added that all sales income and profits went to charity to encourage the spirit of sharing in the Arab World during the unstable periods.

Performances

Majida graced the Paris Olympia stage twice, the first time in 1993 and the second time in 1998, sponsored by the Lebanese First Lady at that time, Mrs. Mona Herawi, Palais des Congrès de Paris in 1987, Palais des festivals et des congrès de Cannes, Salle Gaveau, the opening of Damascus Opera House in 2004, Athens Concert Hall in Greece and the Royal Albert Hall in London which knew a huge success and was the first sold-out concert after The Beatles' concert in 1965. Also, later in the 90s, Majida welcomed Shirley Bassey in the presidential palace in Lebanon for a private concert, she opened in one song before giving Shirley the stage whose orchestra members stood up, astonished by Majida's spectacular soprano performance.

Majida has also performed at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Hunter College in New York City as well as the Place des Arts in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in November 2003 attended by more than 3000 people with incredible standing ovations, then headed to Côte d'Ivoire in 2003 for two concerts which proceeds were returned as benefits to civil war orphans. The concert was attended by the country's president and First Lady. In 2007, Majida toured the US and performed in Fox Theatre (Detroit, Michigan) and the tour included nights in Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

Majida was also part of the annual Mawazine Festival in Morocco in June 2010, and Jounieh International Festivals on 25 June 2011. She also held a concert in Royal Opera House of Muscat in Shati Al-Qurm district in Oman in November 2011.

In December 2006, Majida performed "Light The Way", a duet with the international opera star, the tenor José Carreras at the 2006 Asian Games opening ceremony in its 15th edition in Doha. In 2009, she performed "Nous sommes les amis du monde", a duet with Senegal artist Youssou N'dour, on the inauguration of the "Jeux Olympiques de la Francophonie" in Beirut, Lebanon.

Majida had a special TV appearance in Christmas time during a recital hosted in the Lebanese Presidential Palace. President Michel Sulaiman and First Lady Wafaa hosted many public figures, politicians and artists in this occasion. The recital was broadcast live on the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation.

Majida El Roumi's concerts included a tour in the Arab world in 2012–2013; she was part of the Batroun International Festival 2012 and hosted a concert in the amphitheatre of the Katara Cultural Village, Doha. The summer of 2013 was very active with Majida's sold-out concerts. After her concert is Megarama Centre in Casablanca, Morocco, she was part of the 49th edition of Carthage Music Festival; she worked for the first time with the Tunisian Symphony Orchestra. It was a one of a kind concert for her in Carthage and M. Mourad Saqli, president of the festival confirmed that Majida's night ranks first in terms of income among the whole performances. She also visited Chokri Belaid's shrine to pray for this person who gave for his country so much, and "Ben Saadoun" children hospital checking up how could their hard cases be treated and taken care of, after hosting a press conference explaining how exceptional this visit is. Following her continuous success, concerts in Morocco were more demanded that she was part of the 9th edition of Twiza Festival in Tangier. and Timitar Music Testival in Agadir in its 10th year. Her visit to Tanger also included a visit to the children's orphan hospital in "Al Qortobi" center and give the kids some presents. Majida opened the Bahrain Summer Festival in August 2013, too; a full house concert with a wonderful performance with songs for love and peace on the Bahrain National Theater.

The Batroun International Festivals in Lebanon won Majida over one more time for another performance for the end of August in 2013. The country's political situation was unstable as her concert followed two consecutive explosions in Beirut suburbs. People attended the sold-out concert leaving with moments filled with Majida's voice. It was also the only concert ever that Majida sang "Kalimat" twice with historical standing ovations between each and every song of the program. Majida's first concert in 2014 and after 40 years of her career debut was for the closing season of Dubai Classics in February, it was held in Dubai World Trade Center. The festival opening was with international artist Sarah Brightman performing her Dreamchaser World Tour. Majida broke her 8 years of absence and went back to Egypt for a concert in March on the stage of Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria. Although Majida's Alexandria concert tickets were criticised for being overpriced, the event sold-out and was (as expected) a raging success. She opened her concert by a mix of both the Egyptian and Lebanese national anthem then sang most of her oldies and hits . In her press conference a day before the concert, Majida affirmed that the aim of this visit was just to encourage the tourism in Egypt after the crises the country has been through. She also pointed out she has nothing but respect for the June 2013 Egyptian protests emphasizing that she has no political intentions whatsoever. At the end of the concert, the mayor of Alexandria, Mr. Tarek Mahdi gave majida the golden key of the city in the presence of the minister of tourism in Egypt Mr. Hicham Zaazouh. A Day after her concert, Majida spent a touristic tour in the city and visitied Montaza Palace where she planted in its garden the first Lebanese Cedar since King Farouk's era, she also cried over Youssef Chahine's tomb as a loyal memory for the maker of her first movie.

In September 2021 Majida El Roumi fainted on stage while performing at Jordan's Jerash Festival, she returned minutes later to complete her set during the event's opening night.

Public positions

Majida El Roumi was appointed an ambassador for the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on World Food Day, 16 October 2001 in an official ceremony in Rome, Italy. She has participated in numerous round-table discussions on the role of FAO ambassadors in helping the Organization combat world hunger. As FAO ambassador, Majida inaugurated the First Annual Agricultural Week in Lebanon and dedicated the book prepared by FAO Sanabel El Kheir on 8 November 2005 during an official ceremony to celebrate World Food Day 60th Anniversary at the UNESCO Palace in Beirut.

In her acceptance speech, Majida said: "While pursuing our dreams and hopes, we tend to forget the importance of our bones, and we end up wearing them out – we realize only when it is too late that we didn't take care of them. This is why I am participating in this campaign, to shed light on this truth, because if we are aware we can avoid this terrible disease and thereby avoid misery, sadness and a poor quality of life."

She was also chosen as an ambassador of the 'Alam Sagheer' (Small World) program, along with Titanic actor and producer Billy Zane, dedicated to education without borders. Majida said during a press conference that the event is evidence that humanity can unite for good and to make people's lives better anywhere in the world. She also thanked the organizers and hoped peace will spread all over the Arab world. The charity event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, who described the festival as one that "celebrates human connections, international dialogue and strong support for the less fortunate of our fellow global citizens – values that are fundamental to our collective vision for the United Arab Emirates". The festival took place at Emirates Palace and expected to raise millions for underprivileged children across the globe. The Minister toured with Majida various booths of participating countries and they attended performances for each country including Lebanon.

In December 2012, Majida El Roumi visited the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) headquarters to follow up on the exacerbating problem of poverty in Beirut. El Roumi called for educating the youth since, "ignorance can only lead to poverty," as per her words. "Poverty is the cradle of wars, violence and corruption", she said, expressing hope that women would come to realize their true capacities and their equal worth to men. She also considered that art is a message that should be used for common good hoping that her message will prompt officials to tend to Lebanon's disadvantaged members of society.

In celebration of Bulgari's 130th anniversary, Majida El Roumi has been named the first Middle East Humanitarian Ambassador of the Bulgari – Save the Children Partnership in July 2014 and joins the likes of Naomi Watts, Dita Von Teese, Meg Ryan, Leighton Meester and so many others in the support of this worthy cause. The partnership between one of the industry's leading jewelry houses and the world's largest independent international organization running programs in developing and developed countries has generated over AED 98 million and benefited under-privileged children in 23 countries around the globe. El Roumi is responsible for the overall direction, leadership, and coordination of Save the Children programs in Jordan as it was told in the press conference that took place at Al Bustan Hotel, Lebanon, in the presence of a crowd of Lebanese journalists and dignitaries. The renowned Italian photographer Fabrizio Ferri has actively supported this initiative with his time and talent. Over the years, he has photographed over 200 celebrities wearing the ring and the pendant in support of Bulgari's commitment to quality schooling for the world's neediest children including Majida, whose poster was officially launched during the press conference. Majida clearly stated during the press conference "I will strive to bring joy to my surroundings and to the people who are in need of it. Everything that's happening is a crime in every meaning of the word. I feel that I have a mission and my appointment is for a cause that I truly believe in. I will travel the extra mile and do what I can regardless of the size of my mission." She also added, "There is no financial rewards for my participation in this humanitarian effort, as financial things do not bring happiness."

Voice characteristics

"Al Hobb Wal Wafaa" Sample From Al Hobb Wal Wafaa (2006) for Majida El Roumi with an oriental pitch in a hard melismas interval.
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"I'm proud to be Lebanese, since my citizenship corresponds to such a marvelous, clear, irresistible voice like that of Majida EL Roumi; who rarely has any resemble, her talent equals her modesty, and her beauty equals her spontaneousness."

— Pianist Walid Akl

Speeches

During many cultural, social and political events, Majida El Roumi always chooses to deliver messages or was asked to give a speech for the occasion. Some of her marked speeches are listed below:

  • Ghazal's First Copy: In a passionate speech addressed to Lebanese, El-Roumi entreated her compatriots to join her in her mission of peace, rejecting wars and divisions in a special release ceremony for her album Ghazal. Majida chose to donate proceeds from her new album to student scholarships at AUB in 2012.
  • Bikaffe (It Is Enough): A strong speech at the memory of the well-known Journalist Gebran Tueni after 2 years from his assassination. This speech is dedicated to all Lebanese people, leaders and especially politicians in 2007.
  • Dialogue Between Generations: A speech Majida delivered in Jerash- Jordan about dialogue between generations in 2002.
  • Maha: A poem written by Majida mourning her sister Maha, during a special mass in Kfarshima in 2002.
  • Water: An article for Majida published in Lebanese newspapers on the International Water Day in 2002.
  • World's Peace: Majida's speech on the International Day of Peace in Beirut in 2002.
  • Telefood Day: An article for Majida published in Lebanese newspapers on the World Food Day in 2002.
  • FAO Ambassadress: Majida's speech for her designation as the honorable ambassadress of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2001.
  • Nizar Qabbani: A short message by Majida mourning the Arab poet Nizar Qabbani in 1998.
  • Red Cross: Majida's speech about Red Cross at a concert in Tripoli, Lebanon in 1996.
  • Rapture: Majida's opinion on ecstasy while singing in 1995.
  • Cedar's Medal: Majida's speech on the occasion of receiving Lebanese Medal of the Cedars from President Hraoui in 1994.
  • The Lebanese Song: A lecture Majida gave on the Lebanese song and music in 1992.
  • Halim El Roumi: Majida's speech on the occasion of commemorating her father, Halim El Roumi, in Kfarshima- Lebanon in 1991.

Discography

Albums

Release year Album Label
1977 Wadaa (The Farewell) Voix d'Orient (Sawt Al Sharq)
1982 Live Recordings Voix d'Orient (Sawt Al Sharq)
1983 Majida El Roumi Wal Atfal (Majida And The Kids) Relax-In by Ahmad and Mahmoud Moussa & CO
1986 Dawi Ya Amar (Moon So Bright) Yousuf Haider CO. Kuwait
1988 Ya Saken Afkari (O Resident Of My Thoughts) Relax-In by Ahmad and Mahmoud Moussa & CO
1991 Kalimat (Words) Arabian Masters
1994 Ebhath Anni (Look For Me) Music Master
1996 Rasael (Letters) Rotana Records
1998 Ouhebouka Wa Baad (I Love You And More) Farasan Productions
2003 Irhamni Ya Allah (Have Mercy On Me My God) All Rights Reserved for Basilica of Our Lady of the Miraculous Icon – Ashrafiyeh
2003 Cithare Du Ciel (The Sky's Cithare) All Rights Reserved for Basilica of Our Lady of the Miraculous Icon – Ashrafiyeh
2006 E'tazalet El Gharam (I Quit Love) Good News 4 Music
2012 Ghazal (Flirtation) V. Productions
2013 Nour Men Nour (The Light Of Light) V. Productions

Singles

Since the 1970s, Majida always released singles, with some of them were not included in her albums. She also performed many Christmas carols in several recitals, and dedicated patriotic singles for countries she visited. Most well-known singles are listed below:

Song title Poet Composer Notes
Adam Wa Hanan Jamal Bkhit Farouk Al Sharnouby The soundtrack for Egyptian movie "Al-Akhar" (1998).
Ahenou Ilayka Al Nasser Abdel Rab Idriss Performed many times on stage including in Carthage International Festivals in 2003 and in Dubai in 2004
Ahla W Sahla Majida El Roumi Marwan Khoury (to encourage tourism in Lebanon) Sang for the first time at the Batroun International Festival 2012.
Al Bahrain Jamal Bkhit Michel Jeha Dedicated to Bahrain.
Al Qassam Ali Al Sharqawi Ihsan EL Monzer Last performed in 2005, during the concert in Martyrs' Square, Beirut.
Nashid Al Salam (AL Zanabeq Al Baydaa) Mahmoud Darwish Joseph Khalifeh First performed in a concert in Beirut Downtown in 2008 also in a concert in Egypt in the same year.
Ala Anhad Abou El Kassem El Chabbi Halim El Roumi
Ana Habbaytak Ana Eliya Abou Chedid Nour El Mallah Sang in 1986 at LBC TV program.
Assalama Elie Choueiry Elie Choueiry Dedicated to Tunisia, last performed in 2010 during Carthage International Festivals.
Bakeer Fallayt Majida El Roumi Joseph Khalifeh Dedicated to Halim El Roumi, performed in 1988 during a concert in Casino Du Liban.
Bel Majdi Wal Karama Prayer Example Prayer released in a special album for Majida's daughter, Hala, distributed during the wedding ceremony in 2006.
Byawm Ersik Talal Haydar & Majida El Roumi Salim Assaf Special wedding song for Majida's daughter Hala during her wedding, released in a special album and distributed during the wedding ceremony in 2006.
Domina Dr. Souad Al Sabbah Elias Al Rahbani Dedicated for Kuwait.
El Madaen Habib Younes Elie Choueiry Dedicated to Jordan.
Emmi Eliya Abou Chedid Elie Choueiry Performed in 1988 during a concert in Casino Du Liban.
Ftahi Albik Majida El Roumi Richard Rodgers With music from The Sound of Music musical in 1959, also a special wedding song for Majida's daughter Hala during her wedding, released in a special album and distributed during the wedding ceremony in 2006.
Ghadabak Nar (Al Thawra) Elie Choueiry Elie Choueiry Patriotic (performed in 1988 during a concert in Casino Du Liban)
Hal Tasma'in Majida El Roumi Elie Choueiry.
Hasnaa Carthage Farouk Joueidy Halim El Roumi Majida sang a new version after Halim El Roumi previously performed it.
Jayi Men Beirut Abdel Rahman El Abnoudi Jamal Salameh Patriotic
Kiriyalaysoun Prayer Ziad Rahbani Prayer (1976)
Kouwait Ya Bilad El Salam Joseph Khalifeh Dedicated for Kuwait.
Lebnan Majida El Roumi Jean Marie Riachi Majida performed it only one time in Jounieh International Festival in 2011.
Lebnanikon Lebnanina Elie Choueiry Elie Choueiry Patriotic dedicated to Lebanon performed many times in 2007 and 2008.
Lebsou El Kafafi Talal Haidar Nour El Mallah Performed in Casino du Liban concert in 1988.
Ma Ajmal Al Oshaq Al Nasser Jamal Salameh Performed many times on stage, including in the Olympia concert in 1998.
Ma Baddi Hadaya Majida El Roumi Joseph Khalifeh A Christmas Carol released in 2005.
Murrou Bina Nashar Habib Younes Ihsan El Monzer 1987
Mouftaraq El Toroq Salah Jahin Kamal Al Tawil Majida worked for the first time with composer Jamal Salameh in 1976 in the song's arrangement. The song was in Egyptian Arabic dialect and Majida sang it in the movie Awdat Al Ibn Aldal The Return of the Prodigal Son.
Nashid Al Hobb Gibran Khalil Gibran Joseph Khalifeh Released in 2001 (1st edition)
Tkhayaltak Jayi Men Biid Eliya Abou Chedid Ihsan El Monzer 1988
Tofli Zghiri Majida El Roumi Abdo El Monzer 1994
Touba Lel Sa'eena Prayer Ziad Rahbani 1976 – Last performed in the meeting with the youth during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Lebanon in September 2012.
W'sina Henry Zgheib Jamal Salameh 1996
Wajaba El Shokrou Ibn Zurmruk Halim El Roumi A Muwashshah performed by Majida in the 80s.
Woulida El Massih Prayer Joseph Khalifeh 1st edition released in 2005.
Ya Kouwait Henri Zougheib Elias Al Rahbani Dedicated to Kuwait.
Ya Qatar Elie Choueiry Elie Choueiry Dedicated to Qatar, the song was performed in Doha concert in 2006.
Ya Taleb Iddy Said Akl Zaki Nassif Patriotic dedicated to the Lebanese Army released in the 80s and Majida last sang this song in Jounieh International Festivals in 2011.
Yarnou Bi Tarfen Eben Jaber El Darir Halim El Roumi A Muwashshah performed by Majida in the 80s.

Egyptian songs: remakes

Song Title Poet Composer Notes
Ya Touyour Youssef Badrous Mohammed al-Qasabji Originally sung by Asmahan
Layali El Onsi Fi Vienna Ahmed Rami Farid al-Atrash Originally sung by Asmahan
Ehna El Tnen Hassan Al Sayyed Riad AL Sunbati Originally sung by Leila Mourad
La Mosh Ana Lli Abki Houssein Al Sayyed Mohammed Abdel Wahab Sung by Mohammed Abdel Wahab
Ha Laweaak
Emta Ha Taaraf Ma'moun Al Chinawi Mohammed al-Qasabji Originally sung by Asmahan
Ana Albi Dalili Abou Saoud Al Abyari Mohammed al-Qasabji Originally sung by Leila Mourad and last performed by Majida during a concert in the American University of Beirut in 2009.

Filmography

Videography

Release year Song title Notes
1975 Am Behlamak Ya Helm Ya Lebnan
1975 Kell Shi Am Yekhlas
1977 Am Yes'alouni Alayk El Nass
1977 Wadaa
1978 Khedni Habibi
1988 Ana Am Behlam
1988 Min Elna Ghayrak
1989 Al Madaen
1990 Domina
1991 Kalimat
1991 Kouwait Ya Bilad Al Salam
1994 Al Jarida Directed by Sten Walegren.
1994 Kon Sadiqi Directed by Sten Walegren.
1994 Lan Aoud
1996 Aynaka Directed by Ralph Dfouni.
1996 Hobbouka (Vol.1) Directed by Corine Chedrawi.
1996 Hobbouka (Vol.2) Another Clip release for this song directed by Ralph Dfouni.
1996 Qana Directed by Georges Ghayad.
1998 Sayedi El Rais Directed by Ralph Dfouni.
1999 Adam Wa Hanan Directed by Khaled Youssef, from Al-Akhar, movie by Youssef Chahine.
2000 Beirut, Set Al Doniya
2001 Nashid El Hobb
2005 Al Hobb Wal Wafaa Directed by Said Al Marouk.
2006 E'tazalet El Gharam Directed by Nadine Labaky.
2006 Habibi Tribute to Ahmed Zaki taken from a concert in Egypt in 2006.
2008 La Ma Rah Ez'al A Shi Directed by Toni Kahwaji, taken from Beit El Dine Festivals 2008.

Honors and titles

  •  Tunisia: National Order of the work from the Presidency of the Republic of Tunisia in 1987.
  •  Lebanon: The Golden Cedar, 1988.
  •  France: Shield from the French National Assembly for 1993.
  •  Lebanon: National Shield of Honor of the Cedars, Knight's Order from the President of the Lebanese Republic, 1994.
  •  Algeria: "Algerian citizenship" Certificate from the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, 1997.
  •  France: The Médecins Sans Frontières Shield in 1999.
  •  Egypt: Order of Merit from the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, 2000.
  • A Certificate and a shield of Honor for FAO Ambassador, 2001.
  •  Jordan: Honoring Shield from her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan in 2002.
  •  Ivory Coast: The National Shield of Honor, Order of Merit of Officer's Grade from the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, 2003.
  •  Syria: The Shield of Honour from the Syrian Ministry of Culture, 2004.
  •  Algeria: Le Bouclier de l'information et de la culture / Algerian Shield of Culture and Information and The Gold Medal for the fiftieth anniversary of the outbreak of the liberation revolution, from the President of Republic of Algeria in 2005.
  •  Lebanon: Honorary member of the Students' Scholarship Association at the American University in Beirut, 2005.
  •  Lebanon: Honorary President of the Lebanese Association for the prevention of osteoporosis and The Universal framework of the joints and bone disease – the Lebanese branch, 2007.
  •  Lebanon: Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the Board of Trustees of the American University in Beirut, (2009).
  •  Belize: Patent of Lebanese honor and gratitude by the Universal Association of Lebanese Worldwide – Belize and the actual recognition of her efforts in the service of Lebanon, humanity and Universal peace (2009).
  •  Lebanon: Honoring from the Catholic Church on the occasion of an encounter of Catholic priests in Lebanon (2010).
  •  Morocco: The National Shield of Honour.
  •  Tunisia: The National Order of Cultural Merit from the Republic of Tunisia, 2010.
  •  Lebanon: The National Shield of Honor of the Cedars – Order of Commodore from the President of the Republic, 25 June 2011.
  •  France: Ordre des Arts et des Lettres – insigne d'Officier / Officer Grade, from the president of the Republic, 24 January 2013.
  •  Egypt: The Golden Key of the city of Alexandria from the mayor Mr. Tarek Mahdi, 20 March 2014.
  •  Spain: Order of Civil Merit, 2017

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