Lebanese singer Nawal Al Zoughbi finally held a performance during the Muslim holiday Eid Al Adha in Beirut after a long absence from the scenes. The singer made her comeback in a joint concert with Lebanese singer Fadel Shaker at the Le Royal Hotel in Beirut. Nawal sung new songs from her upcoming at the concert to give her audience a feel of what her upcoming album will be like, along with some of her popular older songs.
According to the London based Elaph, the singer announced that the album is finally ready for release and has been submitted to Alam El Phan production company, which will handle its distribution and set a date for its release. The company revealed that it will release the album straight after Eid Al Adha (Muslim holiday).
It was revealed that pirated CDs of one of Nawal's new songs are currently being sold in Syrian black markets. The song "Bi Aynak" (In Your Eyes) was copied off a special program on one of the Arab satellite television channels, and is said to be selling many copies.
Al Zoughbi was scheduled to film a second music video for the song “Ainak Kadabeen” (Lying Eyes) from her upcoming album, but decided to postpone the idea at last minute, stressing that the first song “Bi Ayinak” (In Your Eyes) is suitable enough to be released with her album. The singer had stressed that the song from the first clip she filmed features a more cheerful atmosphere and the idea behind it is more practical than the second song, which implies a more romantic mood.
The clip is directed by the famous Lebanese director Nadine Labki, who also directed the hit songs "Akhasmak Aah" (I'll Upset You), "Ya Salam" (Oh My) and, "Siher Oyounoh" (The Magic of his Eyes) for Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram. The new video clip was shot in Al Ashrafieh one of Beirut suburbs under the supervision of technical director Yahia Sa’adeh. The clip introduces Nawal in a new look with the help of makeup specialist Elly Fagali and hairstylist Toni Mindaliq. Nawal has been absent from the scenes for some time, since she released her latest album "Illy ITemanaytoh" (The One I Wished For).
Eli Deeb, Nawal’s husband, revealed that Nawal’s album has been postponed one too many times and can not handle any further delay, like waiting to complete the shooting of a second music video. Eli added that the album will hold the title “Ainak Kadabeen” and will feature 12 songs each different from the other in terms of style and meaning. It was added that Nawal had worked with many new composers and poets to add diversity to her music. –Albawaba.com
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