Recently, Saudi singer Mohammad Abdo and Syrian singer Asalah Nasri met in Lebanon where they discussed implementing a previous aspiration of working together. Abdo had Asalah listen to the song "Awqat" (Times), composed by him and which is the song she will sing.
According to the London based daily, Al Sharq Al Awsat, Asalah expressed her eagerness and likeness towards the song. The two had also sung a duet while in Beirut at a private concert. Abdo had said that he wanted to compose a song for Asalah due to her extraordinary talent in singing. He added that the song is a gift for Asalah to show his appreciation for her outstanding capability in giving meaning to what she sings.
Asalah has recently completed the shooting of her upcoming music video for the hit single "Misheet Sineen" (I Walked for Years) during her stay in Beirut. The singer said she chose Lebanon to shoot the clip for its beautiful scenery and romantic atmosphere. Prominent director Said Al Marouq directed the clip for Asalah with the assistance of known make-up artist Bassam Fatooh. The new album for Asalah is due to be released in the very near future along with the new music video. Asalah's new album features a collection of songs written and composed by prominent individuals in the music industry.
Fans of Nasri have gone an extra unusual step to show their love to their favorite singer and have created a personalized magazine solely for Asalah. The magazine consists of different interviews made with Asalah along with her latest news and updates. The magazine also includes exclusive articles and pictures of Asalah that talk about her latest involvements in the entertainment world.
In March, Nasri revealed that she worked with Lebanese singer Fadel Shaker on a private duet that deals with them specifically. Fadel confirmed the plans for a duet but added that no specifications have been chosen so far.
Fadel stressed his admiration with Asalah's voice on numerous occasions. And on her part Asalah expressed her high regard for Fadel's voice and how she would greatly appreciate singing a duet with him. Asalah added that she finds Fadel's voice to be one of the best voices in the Arab world and felt it would be an unforgettable experience to sing with him. –Albawaba.com
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