Lena Chamamyan, born on June 27, 1980, in Damascus, Syria, is a
singer-songwriter recognized for her soprano voice and unique blend of jazz,
Arabic folk music, and Western classical music. She began singing at a young age
and studied basic music theory from nine years old. Her breakthrough came with
participation in a singing competition at the French Cultural Institute in
Damascus, leading to studies at the High Institute of Music. Chamamyan released
her first two albums, Hal Asmar Ellon (2006) and Shamat (2007), featuring
remixed traditional Levantine songs. In 2010, Arabian Bu...