Assi El Helani
| Assi El Helani | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mohammed El Helani |
| Born | November 28, 1970 |
| Origin | Jdeide, Lebanon |
| Genres | Lebanese Music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Rotana |
Mohammed El Helani (born November 28, 1970, widely known as Assi El Helani (in Arabic عاصي الحلاني), is a Lebanese singer. Assi's musical career officially started after winning Studio Al Fan a TV program for young artists at the age of 17.
He has released more than a dozen albums. His biggest hits are Wani Mareq Mareet, Amshi Lihali, Mali Saber, Ahebbak Gedan, Ahla Al Oyoun, Shoag El Sahara, Lubnani , Bel Arabi and Kayed Ozzalak.
Assi was born in Jdeide but he was originally from Harbata (Baalbeck) and comes third youngest among his 13 brothers and sisters. His family is originally from Hilla in Iraq from the Arab tribe of Hellani as he has mentioned in his interview on MBC on 2012. Assi's musical talent became evident very early, when as a child he was performing Lebanese songs with his friends and family. Assi studied for approximately five years (1985–1990) at the Higher Institute of Music in Lebanon concentrating on the Oud performance and Arab vocal techniques.
Assi El Helani has participated in numerous important musical events, including the Baalbeck International Festival, Jerash Festival, the Carthage Festival, and a number of concerts around Europe, the Arab world and America.
Despite his soaring popularity, Helani has remained consistently involved in humanitarian issues.
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