Ghada Shbeir is a Lebanese singer, musicologist, and one of the foremost researchers and performers of traditional Middle Eastern music, particularly renowned for her expertise in Syriac and Aramaic chants. Born in Lebanon, Shbeir has dedicated her career to preserving and revitalizing the ancient musical traditions of the Arab world, with a special focus on the Syriac heritage that predates Islam and Christianity in the region.

Her discography is a testament to her deep-rooted commitment to cultural preservation and education. Albums like "Good Friday - Alam Al Massih: Maronite - Syriac Chants, Vol. 4" (Live in Concert at Beirut Chants festival 2015) and "Syriac Chants, Vol. 1" (Live at Al-Bustan Festival 2002) are not only musical achievements but also serve as historical records of a bygone era. With "Andalusia" and "Al Muwashahat," Shbeir explores the rich poetic and musical tradition of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain), while "Al-Qasida" and "Qawaleb" display her versatility in performing Arabic classical poetry and music. Her project "Passion (Chants Syriaques)" further showcases her mastery of the hauntingly beautiful Syriac liturgical music. As an educator and a performer, Ghada Shbeir has become an international ambassador for the music of the Middle East, earning respect and acclaim for her passionate performances and scholarly approach to an often underrepresented cultural legacy.

Genres

Arab Folk

Syro-aramaic Chant

Latest Release

Helm Btada

Ghada Shbeir

Single - Released July 1, 2019