Natacha Atlas (Arabic: ????? ??????; born (1964-03-20)20 March 1964) is a Belgian singer known for her fusion of Arabic and Western electronic music, particularly hip-hop. She once termed her music "cha'abi moderne" (modern popular music). Her music has been influenced by many styles including Arabic, hip hop, drum 'n' 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. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Conference Against Racism.
English is the language I grew up with, and it's the language I am more comfortable talking in. But I am more comfortable singing in Arabic. I am much more comfortable in Arabic now, especially after I went back to live in Egypt for a year.
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Released her sixth solo album "Something Dangerous (Mantra 2003)". [May 2003]
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Contributed vocals to the Indigo Girls song "Faye Tucker" on thier album Come On Now Social.
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Mother is English and father is part-Jewish part-Muslim of Moroccan/Egyptian ethnic background.
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Is one of Middle East's most accomplished singer/songwriter.
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Her parents divorced when she was little and moved with her mother to Northampton, England where she was later sent to boarding school in Sussex.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Aliens
2016
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Sex and the City 2
2010
performer: "Kidda" / writer: "Kidda"
Habitación en Roma
2010
performer: "Libera Me", "Adam's Lullaby", "Strange Fish Tango", "Enchantment", "Il Tango Delle Rivista Femminile"
$3 Million
