Global InformationMayssa Karaa information
Mayssa Karaa | |||||
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| Born | 1989 | ||||
| Origin | Beirut, Lebanon | ||||
| Genres | Indie pop, alternative rock, Arabic | ||||
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter | ||||
| Instrument(s) | Vocals | ||||
| Years active | 2010–present | ||||
| Labels | Sony Classical | ||||
| Website | mayssakaraa.com | ||||
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Mayssa Karaa, also known professionally as Mayssa (born 1989; Arabic: مايسا كارا), is a Lebanese American singer-songwriter currently based in Los Angeles, California. She was the featured vocalist on the Arabic version of "White Rabbit" on the American Hustle soundtrack.[1] which was nominated to the Grammy Awards as "Best Compilation Soundtrack" for Visual Media in 2015.[2]
Her song "Hayati" produced by Oscar-winner AR Rahman[3] hit No. 1 on Apple music India[4] while being featured on the soundtrack of the Indian film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam[5] (directed by Mani Ratnam).
She launched her first single, "Call Me a Stranger", and music video from her full-length English solo debut, Simple Cure, in June 2019.[6]
- ^ Maglio, Tony (December 5, 2014). "Grammy Nominees: The Complete List". TheWrap. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
- ^ Weinreich, Regina; Poetics', 'Kerouac's Spontaneous (December 25, 2013). "The Hustle in American Hustle Music: An Interview with Susan Jacobs". HuffPost. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
- ^ Mirisola, John. "Mayssa Karaa and A. R. Rahman Craft a Bollywood Hit | Berklee College of Music". www.berklee.edu. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
- ^ "NY RAPPER PENS AND PERFORMS BREAKOUT HIT FOR AR RAHMAN FILM". The Indian Panorama. October 6, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
- ^ "Lebanese-American Singer-Songwriter Mayssa Karaa Goes 'Hollywood to Bollywood' in her new song 'Hayati' with megastar AR Rahman". beiruting.com. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Vocalist & Songwriter Mayssa Karaa's BROKEN LINES Featured As NOW Presents What's Next Track". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved May 9, 2019.