Fares Karam facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fares Karam
فارس كرم
Karam during a performance at the Karmsaddeh Festival, September 3, 2017
Born	(1973-06-25) 25 June 1973 (age 52)
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1997–present
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)

Fares Karam (born June 25, 1973) is a famous singer from Lebanon. He is known for his special style of Lebanese music, especially a dance music called Dabke. Dabke is a lively folk dance popular in the Middle East.

Fares Karam is well-known for songs like "Ritanee" (I Wish), "El-Tannoura" (The Skirt), and "Shefta" (I Saw Her). He has performed in many concerts and festivals across Lebanon. He has also toured around the Arab World, the UK, South America, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Canada.

About Fares Karam

Fares Karam was born in Jezzine, a town in Southern Lebanon. He grew up in a Maronite family. His father was a farmer, and his mother worked as a teacher in their village school. Fares has one sister named Madonna, and they are very close. Growing up in the mountains of Lebanon later inspired his song "Jabali" (My Mountain).

Fares Karam became famous in the 1990s. In 1996, he took part in a Lebanese talent show called Studio El Fan. He won the gold medal on the show, which helped start his music career. After that, he signed with Rotana Records, a big music company. His music style is closely linked to Dabke. When he performs live, his band often uses a large drum called a tabl for many of his songs.

Fares Karam's Music Albums

Fares Karam has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his popular ones:

• Chlonn (1998)
• Janen (2002)
• Aktar Min Rohi (2003)
• Dakeelo (2004)
• W'edni (2005)
• Yo' Borni (2007)
• El Hamdlilah (2010)
• Fares Karam 2013 (2013)
• 44:36 (2018)

Singles by Fares Karam

Fares Karam has also released many single songs. Some of these include:

• Aal Tayib (2015)
• Bala Hob Bala Bateekh (2016)
• Mnamnam (2016)
• Aa Mawedna Walla Shou (2022)
• Amarjee (2022)

See also

In Spanish: Fares Karam para niños