Fethia Khaïri

فتحية خيري (Known as "Fethia Khaïri")

Leading Diva of Tunisian Song and Theater, Actress, Producer

Born Apr 17, 1918

Dahmani, Tunisia

Passed Away Jul 06, 1986 Tunis, Tunisia

Lifespan 68 years old

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"Pioneering diva of the stage whose courage illuminated the dawn of modern Tunisian theater."

Archival Overview

Pioneering musical and theatrical star of 1930s and 1940s Tunisia whose expressive vocal interpretations and theatrical leadership blazed trails for women in Maghrebi performing arts.

Biographical Record

Fethia Khaïri was born in northwestern Tunisia and made her stage debut in Tunis at age sixteen, captivating audiences with her powerful, emotive voice and dramatic stage presence. She collaborated closely with legendary composers Khemaïs Tarnane and Ahmed El Wafi.

She starred in early musical theater productions and directed her own independent performing troupe, giving public voice to Tunisian women in an era of strict social conservatism and leaving dozens of celebrated gramophone recordings.

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Final Resting Place

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Djellaz Cemetery
Tunis, Tunisia

                         GPS: 36.7869, 10.1839                    

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