Warda Al-Jazairia

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Born 22 July 1940. Died 17 May 2012.

Biography

Warda Al-Jazairia (Arabic: وردة الجزائرية‎ literally The Algerian Rose), commonly referred to as just Warda (Arabic: وردة, ) (22 July 1939 – 17 May 2012) was an Algerian-Lebanese singer who was well known for her pan-Arabist songs and music.

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