Change your tune for the weekend with BURO’s weekly playlist brought to you by the ‘IT’ djs and artists in town.
Today, look no further than this super-duper playlist curated to take you on a sonic adventure by Abeer Nehme. So, whether you’re looking to jam out with friends or chill this week-end, hit play and let the music take over. Get ready to be transported to a whole new world of sound and enjoy the ride.
Meet Abeer Nehme: The Voice That Speaks Every Language of the Soul
Abeer Nehme isn’t just a singer—she’s a soundscape. An internationally acclaimed Lebanese artist with a voice that transcends borders and genres, Abeer is one of the Arab world’s most powerful vocal forces and perhaps its boldest cultural ambassador. With a voice that flows effortlessly across 29 languages, she doesn’t just perform music—she builds bridges with it.
Armed with a Master’s in Musicology and a High Distinction in Arabic Singing from the prestigious Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Abeer has never been one to play it safe. She’s the first MENA artist to ink a major international record deal with Universal Music, racking up over 200 million views across her albums and viral tracks.
From Carnegie Hall to Lusail Stadium, her voice has echoed through the world’s most iconic stages. In 2024, she headlined the FIFA-AFC Asian Cup opening ceremony in Qatar, performing for a stadium packed with over 90,000 fans—a career-defining spectacle.
But Abeer’s not just a performer; she’s a purpose-driven powerhouse. Named Spotify Equal Arabia’s Ambassador in 2022, she lit up Times Square in a dazzling December takeover. She’s lent her voice to campaigns with the UN and UN Women, advocating against gender-based violence, and served as the only MENA judge on the UNESCO panel for the “Jeunesse au service de la paix” award.
Her track “I Lift My Eyes” was featured on a Grammy-nominated album by celebrated composer Christopher Tin, and her role as a mentor continues to grow. As a Master Class leader for Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad Global Musician Workshop and the Arabic Music Retreat, Abeer is shaping the next generation of global musicians, and she’s set to take that mission to China in 2024.
Stateside, she’s sung at Harvard, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, University of Michigan, and beyond. Her accolades include four Murex D’Or awards and even a personal commendation from Indian PM Narendra Modi.
And if you thought her artistry stopped at the mic, think again. Abeer spent six years creating the award-winning documentary series “Ethnopholia – Music of the Nations”: 40 films, one voice, countless cultures. It’s a globe-trotting celebration of food, music, dance, and connection that cements her as a true artist of the people.
On stage, she’s starred in spectacular musicals like The Enchanted Forest by Caracalla and Eela and Andalusia by Elias Rahbani. On screen, she’s a storyteller of heritage. Off-stage, she’s a L’Oréal Woman of Worth 2023—and the upcoming face of the brand for MENA in 2024.
Whether she’s breaking sound barriers or cultural ones, Abeer Nehme is redefining what it means to be a voice of a generation, or 29 of them.
