Naâma
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Naâma 🇹🇳

نعمة (Known as "Naâma")
Celebrated Singer, National Cultural Treasure, Voice of Tunisian Romance
Born February 27, 1934 🇹🇳 Azmour, Tunisia
Passed Away October 18, 2020 Tunis, Tunisia
Lifespan 86 years old
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"Singing is my way of praying for joy and spreading tenderness to every humble home in Tunisia."

Archival Overview

Beloved Tunisian musical icon whose gentle, crystal-clear voice and vast discography of over five hundred songs earned her recognition as Tunisia's greatest cultural ambassador and songbird of the twentieth century.

Biographical Record

Born Halima Bent Larbi Echeikh in the Cap Bon peninsula, she adopted the moniker Naâma (Grace/Blessing) upon joining the Rachidia Institute under the direction of master composer Salah El Mahdi.

For over five decades, Naâma reigned as the foremost female voice on Tunisian national radio and television. Her interpretations of folkloric gems and patriotic anthems made her an indispensable musical companion to generations of Tunisians.

Key Life Milestones

1958

Principal Soloist of National Radio

Appointed official soloist of the newly launched Tunisian National Radio orchestra, gaining household recognition.

1958

Principal Soloist of National Radio

Appointed official soloist of the newly launched Tunisian National Radio orchestra, gaining household recognition.

1958

Principal Soloist of National Radio

Appointed official soloist of the newly launched Tunisian National Radio orchestra, gaining household recognition.

1974

Pan-Arab Cultural Honors

Represented Tunisian musical heritage at major international festivals in Paris, Carthage, and Cairo.

1974

Pan-Arab Cultural Honors

Represented Tunisian musical heritage at major international festivals in Paris, Carthage, and Cairo.

1974

Pan-Arab Cultural Honors

Represented Tunisian musical heritage at major international festivals in Paris, Carthage, and Cairo.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Azmour Cemetery
Azmour, Tunisia
GPS: 36.9333, 11.0000
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