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Farida was born in 1963 in kerbala, Iraq.
Art Diploma from Musical Studies Institute 1990. Member of Iraqi Musical Heritage Group 1986-1989. Member of Iraqi Artists Union 1987.
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FKA Twigs,
BANKS,
Charli XCX
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Tobias Handke
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Jan 5, 2018
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Norwegian favorite Farida welcomes 2018 with the pop banger "You." Following the success of her 2016 debut EP The 25th Hour last year was rather quiet for the former dancer. She dropped a couple of singles but kept things on the download, but if "You...
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Sounds like:
FKA Twigs,
BANKS,
Alicia Keys
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Tobias Handke
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Sep 18, 2017
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It's been a while since Norwegian singer-songwriter dropped any new music, but that's thankfully changed with the release of "New York."
Written and recorded earlier this year in JFK airport after Farida was stranded in New York due to a snowstorm, ...
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Sounds like:
FKA Twigs,
BANKS,
Alicia Keys
By
Tobias Handke
on
Jan 29, 2017
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I was all about Norwegian starlet Farida when I first heard her emotive debut single, "Three Weeks," early last year. She followed the release with a number of singles before unleashing her spectacular EP, The 25th Hour, a project deserving of your a...
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FKA Twigs,
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Alicia Keys
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Tobias Handke
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May 24, 2016
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I've been a big fan of rising talent Farida, so with the release of her debut EP, The 25th Album, I've selected one of my favorite tracks from the album for all of you.
"Young Minds (Blues)" is a smooth R&B number incorporating a bluesy guitar r...
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Tobias Handke
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Apr 8, 2016
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There are a rash of artists making 90s-inspired R&B these days but none have impressed more than Norwegian talent Farida.
Possesing a voice that could melt ice, Farida's introspective lyrics detailing her personal and relationships struggles a...
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Tobias Handke
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Mar 2, 2016
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Just a little over a week since her brilliant first release, "Three Weeks," Norwegian songstress Farida is back with the compelling, soul-flavored "Solo Ride."
Cooing seductively over a 90s-infused R&B production, Farida gets personal once again...
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Tobias Handke
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Feb 25, 2016
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Is it possible to fall in and out of love in less than a month? Norwegian singer Farida thinks so, detailing her experiences on the experimental "Three Weeks."
Taken from her upcoming debut mixtape, The 25th Hour, "Three Weeks" is probing track abo...
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