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    Top 15 Arabic & Oriental Singers in Lebanon

    6 min readYarnoo

    You've just spent forty-five minutes on your phone, group-hopping between WhatsApp contacts, asking the same thing: "Do you know a good Arabic singer for our wedding?" One friend sends a blurry video from a party in 2019. Another drops a name with no number attached. A third says, "She's amazing — but I think she moved to Dubai?" You close the app, open it again, and repeat.

    "Finding a live Arabic singer in Lebanon shouldn't feel like tracking down a rumor."

    A Scene Made for Live Arabic Music

    Lebanese celebrations — weddings, engagements, corporate nights — are built around the voice. The oud, the maqam, the improvised mawal that makes the whole room go quiet: this is not background music, it's the event. Yet finding the right Arabic or oriental singer still feels like a closed-circle secret. Yarnoo changes that with 15 vetted Arabic & Oriental Singers on one directory.

    What Yarnoo Actually Is Right Now

    Yarnoo is Lebanon's first artist directory — 1,000+ acts, one place, zero gatekeeping. Browse complete profiles with bios, tags, portfolios, and real experience details. When you're ready, one tap opens a direct WhatsApp conversation with the artist. No middlemen.

    Categories on the platform:

    • 🎪 Kids Entertainment
    • 🎡 Circus Acts
    • 🥁 Parade & Zaffa
    • 🎵 Musicians
    • 💃 Dancers
    • 🎤 Event Services

    Why Arabic Singers Still Run on Word-of-Mouth in Lebanon

    The Old Way ❌

    • Asking around for weeks and getting contradictory recommendations
    • Receiving recycled videos with no context about current availability
    • No way to compare voices, styles, or experience levels side by side
    • Discovering a singer's "rate" only after three back-and-forth calls
    • Booking someone sight-unseen because a cousin vouched for them

    The Yarnoo Way ✅

    • Every singer has a live profile — bio, tags, and portfolio in one scroll
    • Filter by style, experience, and category before reaching out
    • Contact artists directly on WhatsApp — your timeline, your terms
    • Know exactly what each act offers before the first conversation
    • One directory, updated, built for Lebanon's actual event scene

    So instead of chasing voice notes and cold referrals, here are Lebanon's top Arabic & Oriental Singers, ranked.

    Top 15 Arabic & Oriental Singers in Lebanon

    1. Johanna Morkos

    A singer-songwriter and violinist who redefines tradition with authenticity and emotion, she brings a distinctive artistic voice to every stage. According to her profile, her performances have taken her to events including Mercedes Benz Paris, the El Gouna Film Festival, the El Gouna International Squash Open, and Yacht Club Monaco — a breadth of settings that speaks to the versatility and appeal of her craft. arabic singer, Oriental singer / fusion, singer, songwriter

    2. Carole El Hajj

    A graduate of both the Lebanese University in Music Education and the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music, this 23-year-old oriental singer brings over a decade of experience to every performance. She participated in X Factor Season 2 in 2024, performs regularly in Lebanon and abroad, and also works as a vocal coach — making her equally at home on stage and in the studio. arabic singer

    3. Shireen Abu Saad

    A performer since the age of six, she went on to lead the Sama Choir starting in 2009 and, according to her profile, appeared on The Voice Kids in 2016 on Kazim Al Saher's team. Her profile also credits her with a Rising Star of 2020 award at the TikTok Creator Awards in Dubai and a YouTube cover that reportedly surpassed 30 million views. A Theatre graduate of the Lebanese University, she further extends her artistry into acting and voice-over work. singer

    4. Andrew Antoun

    A Lebanese Arabic music specialist who has graced TV shows and major stages across Lebanon, performing at weddings, private events, pubs and cultural nights — and occasionally accompanying himself on oud. Arabic music, singer, singing

    5. Carine Bou Doumit

    A professional Lebanese singer blending oriental and occidental influences, she delivers romantic and dance-upbeat covers across French, English and Arabic with equal ease. occidental, oriental, singer

    6. Celine Nicolas Akiki

    An oriental and fusion singer weaving Arabic together with English and French, she has performed for years at weddings, restaurants, festivals, private events and on TV. Oriental singer / fusion, singer

    7. Charbel Al Chaar

    An oriental singer and oud player who brings a complete one-man show to the stage, backed by genuine experience performing in front of live audiences. oud, singer

    8. Charbel Daou

    A passionate performer who connects with audiences through diverse musical styles, channelling genuine emotion into every song he shares. Oriental singer / fusion

    9. Christian Bejjani

    A singer and multi-instrumentalist whose performances are enriched by his command of guitar, organ and keys. Guitarist, orgue, singer

    10. Daniel Karout

    A classically trained multi-instrumentalist and singer who uses live looping to layer instruments in real time, crafting a sound that spans pop, rock and alternative. arabic singer, multi-instrumentalist

    11. Georges Haydar

    At just 24, this oriental singer already counts over ten years of stage experience, having studied music and voice professionally and collaborated with vocal coaches from around the world. singer

    12. Ghida Knio

    A pianist, singer, music composer and songwriter who brings multiple creative disciplines together in one artistic practice. Pianist, piano, singer

    13. Hanna Abi Hanna

    A singer spanning oriental, tarab, dabke and classic repertoire, covering the full depth of Arabic musical tradition. Oriental singer / fusion, singer

    14. Khadeej

    A Lebanese professional singer, songwriter and music composer known for impressive stage presence, pairing natural talent with a consistent dedication to rehearsal and artistic growth. singer

    15. Khaldoun

    Holding a B.A. in Music Technology from the American University in Cairo (2015), this Lebanese singer, songwriter and producer released his first original in 2021, followed by a cover of Emel Mathlouthi's 'Holm' in 2022, and 'Jayi' in 2026 as the debut single from an upcoming EP. He is also working on a first full-length album and an Arabic musical. singer

    This Is Just the Beginning

    Lebanon's live-entertainment culture is one of the richest in the region — a singer who grew up performing since childhood, who has poured years into understanding the depth of Arabic music, deserves to be found easily, and the people who hire them deserve that same ease. As Yarnoo grows, that vision extends toward GCC markets where Lebanese artists are already celebrated — but the foundation is here, in Lebanon, being built now. No voice notes. No 'do you know anyone?' Just browse, discover, and contact.


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