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A homegrown, underground folk artist.
Oumeima El Khalil is a celebrated Lebanese singer known for her deep, resonant voice and her foundational work with Marcel Khalifé's Al Mayadin band. Blending traditional Arabic folk structures with emotive, modern arrangements, she has spent decades interpreting her cultural heritage for global audiences. Her performances are characterized by profound vocal control and a passionate connection to Lebanese musical traditions.
Oumeima El Khalil performs traditional Arabic folk and contemporary Middle Eastern music, famously collaborating with Marcel Khalifé and the Al Mayadin ensemble.
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She was born in Al Fakiha in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon and later studied music theory and vocal techniques in Beirut.