Popular Turkish Songs That Sample the Legendary Fairuz

The golden age of music and theater was defined by Fairuz and the Rahbani brothers. Their influence spanned music and theater, taking over Arab festivals across the region. Songs by the legendary singer reached beyond the Arab world, inspiring Turkish artists. More than 20 of her songs were either sampled or “stolen,” according to Ma3azif. This trend spanned the 1960s to the 1980s, and today, Fairuziyat can still be heard in Istanbul. Here are a few popular Turkish songs that sample the iconic Fairuz.

1. Tariq El-Nahel

The Turkish song by Ajda Pekkan:

2. La Inta Habibi

The Turkish song by Ferdi Özbeğen:

3. Waynon

The Turkish song by Erkin Koray:

4. Hela Ya Wasea

The Turkish song by Nilüfer:

5. Bhebbak Ya Lebnan

The Turkish song by Ferdi Özbeğen:

6. Bint El-Shalabiya

The Turkish song by Gönül Akor:

7. Kan El Zaman W Kan

The Turkish song by Ajda Pekkan:

8. Akher Ayam El Saifeye

Turkish song by singer Ferdi Özbeğan:

9. Nehna Wel Amar Jiran

The Turkish song by Neşe Karaböcek:

10. Sahar El-Layali

The Turkish song by Sumiha Yanki:

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