Nouhad Wadie' Haddad, known as Fairouz, is a Lebanese singer. She was born on November 20, 1934, in Lebanon into a Syriac and Maronite Christian family. Her father was born in Mardin, Turkey.

Fairuz has recorded nearly 1500 songs, released more than 80 albums, 20 musicals, and sold over 150 million records worldwide. She sings songs about the 16-year civil war in Lebanon and the resistance of the Palestinian people. Let's listen to one of her songs, "Li Beirut" together...