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Amal Murkus

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Amal Murkus
أمل مرقس
Born
Kafr Yasif, Israel
OccupationsSinger, Producer , Tv&Radio host
Websitewww.amalmurkus.org

Amal Murkus (Arabic: أمل مرقس; Hebrew: אמל מורקוס) is a Palestinian singer, actress, and producer.[1]

She was born in Kafr Yasif in the Galilee. Known for blending traditional Arabic music with international influences, she has developed an independent artistic career since the 1990s, producing her own work.[2][3]

Career

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Murkus is a graduate of the Beit Zvi School of the Performing Arts and has worked in music, theatre, and media.[4] Her work addresses cultural and social themes, including identity and social issues.

Discography

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  • Amal (2000)
  • Shawq (2004)
  • Na'na' ya Na'na' (2007)
  • Baghanni (2011)
  • Fatah al-Ward (2016)
  • Breathing (2026)

Selected works

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  • Exister es Resistir (2017)
  • Nas (2020)
  • Dola (2021)
  • I Am From Here (2023)
  • Bah’ri (2025)

Awards

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  • Free Muse Award (2003)
  • Excellent Media Personality Award (2011)

Film

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  • Drab al-Tabanat (1996)
  • Cinema Sabaya (2021)

References

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  1. ↑ Ansari, Halima Zoha (31 May 2021). "In Conversation With Amal Murkus: A Palestinian, An Artiste, A Woman". Feminism in India. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  2. ↑ Beckett, Nia; Tirhi, Melis (14 March 2019). "Boston Palestine Film Festival features mother-son musician duo". The Huntington News. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  3. ↑ Romero, Angel (6 January 2017). "Artist Profiles: Amal Murkus | World Music Central". worldmusiccentral.org. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "About". Amal Murkus. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
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