Several media sources have published that Tunisian singer Saber Al Rubaa’i announced that he had come to an agreement with Lebanese singer Suzan Tamim to sing a duet together. It was revealed that the two singers had recently ran into each other many times and so decided to join hands and sing a romantic duet that would be their surprise for this summer's concerts.
According to the Kuwaiti based daily, Al Watan, Suzan has expressed that she despite the many problems she is currently facing with the lawsuits from her previous production company, she will not let it interfere in her summer's activity. On his part Saber has found temporary residence in Lebanon and revealed that he will not leave Beirut until the end of the summer season.
A court notice had been sent to all Arab local and satellite television and radio stations requesting them not to air any songs for Tamim. No station is to broadcast any of Tamim's song due to a contract previously signed by the singer and her former production company that is run by her ex-husband Adel Ma'touk.
The contract clearly states that unless the production gives right and permission, no station is to air or broadcast any of Suzan's songs. It was added that for the time being the company has made a court order banning any songs for Suzan to go on air.
His warm voice combined with simple lyrics and modern music, in which Rebaa’i modernizes Tunisian folkloric songs; make him a rare commodity in a climate where more emphasis is placed on the marketability of the music than on vocal virtuosity.
Rebaa’i is unique in his ability to articulate the words with a crisp freshness.
His previous albums’ lyrics express a wide range of emotions, from understanding to anger and hurt, it's the versatility of Rebaa’i’s voice that makes his songs touching and even thought provoking.
What makes his albums especially successful is how well the songs flow into one another. His soothing voice makes his listeners listen to him without fast-forwarding a single track. Not only are the words he sings beautiful but also the poignant way he expresses them captivates his listeners. – Albawaba.com
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