Bassima | |
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Birth name | Paula Al Turk |
Born | Yahchouch, Lebanon | 1 July 1973
Origin | Lebanon |
Genres | Arabic pop music, Music of Lebanon |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1998–2018 |
Labels | Music Box Studio (1998–2001) Rotana (2001–present) |
Bassima (Arabic: باسمة; born Paula Al Turk (Arabic: بولا الترك) on 1 July 1973)[1] is a Lebanese singer also known as a Studio El Fan winner.
Bassima started her career in 1998 releasing singles "Washwashny Habibi Sammaani Kalam", and "Fi Orbak w Bo'dak Hayati Achanak".[2] Later on, she has released six albums working with prominent composers in the region such as Marwan Khoury, Samir Sfeir, Tarek Madkour, Boudi Naoum, and others.[3]
Bassima is married to Elie Jbeily. She has two children: Gaia and George.[4]