Biography

Amal Murkus is a leading Palestinian singer and actress of international renown, who is also a producer and host of numerous cultural and artistic TV and radio programs. Her extensive vocal range and creative talents enable Amal to perform in a wide range of genres, from traditional Arab to modern popular western styles. As a result, she has created some remarkable collaboration with other artists and international musicians. As early as 1988 she sang together with the American folk singer and activist Joan Baez in an anti-war concert in Tel Aviv, and later appeared with the famous Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa and the radical rock star and song writer Robert Wyatt. Amal has released five albums, all inspired by authentic Arab and Palestinian poetry and melodies: 1- “AMAL" (2000). 2- “Shauq” (2004) 3- “Nana ya-Nana” (2007) 4- "Baghanni' (2011) 5- "Fattah il-Ward" (2016) Numerous collaborations and guest appearances followed: 1998: Seven Times Seven – Oliver Shanty and Friends (SatvaMusic Germany). 1999: Voices from the World – Various Artists (NMC). 1999: Sweet Sorrow, with the Greek singer Glykeria on the Single “The Mothers Prayer" (NMC). 1999: Radio Darweesh (Polygram Italy). 2000: In Paradiso Conte, duet with "Stadio" (EMI Italy). 2002: Majlis Arab Songs (Virgin). 2002: Ethno (Eros, Greece). 2003: EMI Australia. 2005: Label Bleu – France.