Naâma (singer)

Naama
Background information
Born	(1934-02-23) February 23, 1934
Origin	Tunisia
Genres	Arabic music, Tunisian music
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1958–1998

Naama (Tunisian Arabic: نعمة) (born February 23, 1934 in Azmour) is a distinguished Tunisian singer. Born Halima Echeikh (Tunisian Arabic: حليمة الشيخ), she was named "Naama" (meaning grace in Tunisian Arabic) by the Master Tunisian composer Salah Al Mahdi. Naama became her stage name which she kept until she retired in late 90's.

Biography

Halima ECheikh, later known as Naama, was born on 23 February 1934 in Azmour, in the North of Tunisia into a conservative family. After the divorce of her parents, she lived with her mother between Azmour and the capital city Tunis.

Sources

Mohamed Bouthina, « Naâma. The eternal voice» Tunis, 1997.

Hamadi Abassi, « Naâma. La fille d'Ezmour », Saisons tunisiennes, 27 juillet 2007

https://web.archive.org/web/20090311005332/http://www.saisonstunisiennes.com/articles/naama/