Spotify announced the Shaikhat Al Tarab and Harp of the Khaleeji song, Nawal Al Kuwaitia as the Equal Arabia ambassador for July to continue to give Arab women artists a platform to be heard on a regional and global scale.
Kuwaiti singer, Nawal El Kuwaitia was amongst the first female Khaleeji artists to make an appearance in the Arabian Gulf at the beginning of her musical career. She was able to establish herself, showcase her talent, and become a popular name in the Arab world. At the age of seventeen, Nawal made her first on-stage appearance, performing songs by Tarab artists such as Talal Maddah and Abdul Kareem Abdul Qader.
“The star carved her own artistic path and set herself apart from other performers through her talent, captivating voice, and endearing demeanour. Nawal Al Kuwaitia is not only an artist with a powerful voice that leaves her audience in awe, but she is also a talented musician who plays the piano and flute,” said Spotify in a release. In 1984, she released her debut album and today, her songs “Qeda Omry”, “Al Raya Al Baida” and “Qassem We Samaany” are amongst her most-streamed songs on Spotify.
“I am honored to be selected as the Ambassador of Spotify Equal Arabia for the month of July, as it is a space dedicated to highlighting Arab female artists and their wonderful and inspiring music, which I hope will reach all listeners in the world. Women by nature are strong and delicate, passionate and creative, and I have always been and will continue to support and empower women in various fields,” commented the Equal Arabia Ambassador, Nawal Al Kuwaitia.
Nawal’s most recent track, “Fini Kither,” is featured on Spotify’s Equal Global, a playlist that highlights women creators globally, as part of the Equal Arabia program. She is also featured on a billboard in the heart of New York’s Times Square as well as on the cover of the Equal Arabia playlist to further spotlight and promote her single.
