Female Singers In The Arab World: Cultural Symbols in A Traditional Society

In: Al-Raida Journal, S. 10-11

Abstract

The Arab's appreciation of female singers is largely due to the romantic character of their culture. Hence, there is an abundance of sentimentalism, nostalgia and religiousity. A song is perceived as a means to express feelings, spread values and norms, and get human beings closer to their creator once used in the spiritual context. Naturally, the singer secures a prestigious position among the people for using his/her voice, «a gift from God", to spread the word of God, express loneliness, reflect patriotism , etc ...