Natacha Atlas

Natacha Atlas
Atlas in concert, 2008
Atlas in concert, 2008
Background information
Born (1964-03-20) 20 March 1964 (age 60)
Schaerbeek, Brussels-Capital, Belgium
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1989–present
Labels
Websitenatachaatlasofficial.com

Natacha Atlas (Arabic: نتاشا أطلس, natāšā ʔaṭlas, [nataːʃaː ʔatˤlas]; born 20 March 1964) is an Egyptian-Belgian[1][2][3] singer known for her fusion of Arabic and Western music, particularly hip-hop. She once termed her music "cha'abi moderne" (modern folk music). Her music has been influenced by many styles including Maghrebain, hip hop, drum and bass and reggae.

Atlas began her career as part of the world fusion group Transglobal Underground. In 1995, she began to focus on her solo career with the release of Diaspora. She has since released seven solo albums and been a part of numerous collaborations. Her version of "Mon amie la rose" became a surprise success in France, reaching 16 on the French Singles Charts in 1999. Her most recent album, Strange Days, was released in 2019.

  1. ^ "Natacha Atlas adapts 'Egypt: Rise to Freedom'". Public Radio International. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  2. ^ "'Gedida' from Natacha Atlas". NPR. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  3. ^ Curiel, Jonathan (2 November 2008). "Natacha Atlas' music mixes Arabic, English". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2019.