Amal Maher, or Ammal Maher (
Arabic:
آمال ماهر) (born 19 February 1985),
[1] is an
Egyptian singer. Her powerful voice has captured the hearts of many listeners, and she is heavily influenced by
Umm Kulthum. She has performed many concerts in Egypt and neighboring countries, and in her concerts she often pays a tribute to
Umm Kulthum. Amal Maher is considered one of the most talented artists of her generation, She began singing as a child and was discovered by the general public at the age of fifteen by taking up the songs of
Umm Kulthum. Deciding to forgo traditional schooling, Maher enrolled at the Conservatory of Arabic music to start a singing career. She soon met the composer Mohamed Diae, whom she eventually married. The couple has a son named Omar. Diae helped Amal Maher release a song and videoclip for
Ely Binak W Binah. The song was popular on radio and music televis