Salma Ya Salama
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Salma Ya Salama is an Egypt
ian popular song composed by musician Sayed Darwish
for the 1919 play "Qulu lu". The lyrics are by Egyptian poet Badi' Khairi. The song speak about nostalgia for the homeland, homesickness, how they are satisfied with life, whether they are poor or rich, and how brilliant they are in war and peace.
in Egyptian Arabic
, then in French
. Salma Ya Salama was also an album released by Dalida
that same year, containing the title song and other hits.
It was among the first Ethnic fusion hits in the world, recorded in four languages (Egyptian Arabic
, French
, German
, and Italian
: "Uomo di sabbia"). The French version speaks of a man wandering in the desert and sees a mirage of a garden paradise.
The 45 rpm single was released in two different pressings - The French version (IS 45730) coupled with "Ti amo" (originally by Umberto Tozzi
) and the Egyptian version (IS 45731) coupled with the instrumental version. The disc was distributed by "Sonopresse". When Dalida signed with "Carrere" in 1978, a third 45 rpm pressing (CA 49354) was made.
Dalida remixes
In 1995, Orlando
French record label released two completely re-orchestrated versions of the "Salma Ya Salama" in its album release Comme si j'étais là... one in French and the other in an Egyptian version (both offered as a bonus).
The song was remixed again in 1997 for the Dalida album L'an 2005 and as a CD single. This version, was certified silver having reached the French Top 20 chart. A clip was made for the occasion.
, Chantal Chamandy
, Jean Michel Jarre
, Ziynet Sali
, Krum & Miro
and WAMA.
Also it has been preformed by an Uzbekistan duet on the "New wave" festival in Latvia in 2011.
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian popular song composed by musician Sayed Darwish
Sayed Darwish
Sayed Darwish was an Egyptian singer and composer who was considered the father of Egyptian popular music and one of their greatest musicians and their single greatest composer. He was born in Alexandria on March 17, 1892. Darwish died of a heart attack in Alexandria on September 15, 1923 . The...
for the 1919 play "Qulu lu". The lyrics are by Egyptian poet Badi' Khairi. The song speak about nostalgia for the homeland, homesickness, how they are satisfied with life, whether they are poor or rich, and how brilliant they are in war and peace.
Dalida version
The song was re-released in 1977 by artist DalidaDalida
Dalida , born with Italian name of Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, was a world-famous singer and actress born in Egypt with Italian origins but naturalised French with the name Yolanda Gigliotti. She spent her early years in Egypt amongst the Italian Egyptian community, but she lived most of her adult...
in Egyptian Arabic
Egyptian Arabic
Egyptian Arabic is the language spoken by contemporary Egyptians.It is more commonly known locally as the Egyptian colloquial language or Egyptian dialect ....
, then in French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
. Salma Ya Salama was also an album released by Dalida
Dalida
Dalida , born with Italian name of Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, was a world-famous singer and actress born in Egypt with Italian origins but naturalised French with the name Yolanda Gigliotti. She spent her early years in Egypt amongst the Italian Egyptian community, but she lived most of her adult...
that same year, containing the title song and other hits.
It was among the first Ethnic fusion hits in the world, recorded in four languages (Egyptian Arabic
Egyptian Arabic
Egyptian Arabic is the language spoken by contemporary Egyptians.It is more commonly known locally as the Egyptian colloquial language or Egyptian dialect ....
, French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
, and Italian
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
: "Uomo di sabbia"). The French version speaks of a man wandering in the desert and sees a mirage of a garden paradise.
The 45 rpm single was released in two different pressings - The French version (IS 45730) coupled with "Ti amo" (originally by Umberto Tozzi
Umberto Tozzi
Umberto Antonio Tozzi is an Italian pop/rock singer and composer, born in Turin. His most internationally famous song is "Gloria" -Biography:...
) and the Egyptian version (IS 45731) coupled with the instrumental version. The disc was distributed by "Sonopresse". When Dalida signed with "Carrere" in 1978, a third 45 rpm pressing (CA 49354) was made.
Dalida remixes
In 1995, Orlando
Orlando (label)
Orlando is a French record label, owned by Orlando .-History:The label was created by Bruno Gigliotti and went by several names including International Show, International Shows, and Orlando/International Show. In 1970, it produced recordings from Dalida. After her death, Orlando produced several...
French record label released two completely re-orchestrated versions of the "Salma Ya Salama" in its album release Comme si j'étais là... one in French and the other in an Egyptian version (both offered as a bonus).
The song was remixed again in 1997 for the Dalida album L'an 2005 and as a CD single. This version, was certified silver having reached the French Top 20 chart. A clip was made for the occasion.
Other versions
The song "Salma Ya Salama" has been performed by other artists, such as AlabinaAlabina
Alabina is a French-based group that performs a mix of world music: Middle Eastern, Arabic, French, Hebrew, and Spanish Gypsy music. Alabina consists of lead singer Ishtar, who does the female vocals, and the band Los Niños de Sara, who provide male vocals and music.Although the name of the group...
, Chantal Chamandy
Chantal Chamandy
Chantal Chamandy is a Canadian singer and entertainer based in Montreal, Quebec. She previously performed under the names Chantal Condor and Chantal.-Career:...
, Jean Michel Jarre
Jean Michel Jarre
Jean Michel André Jarre is a French composer, performer and music producer. He is a pioneer in the electronic, ambient and New Age genres, and known as an organiser of outdoor spectacles of his music featuring lights, laser displays, and fireworks.Jarre was raised in Lyon by his mother and...
, Ziynet Sali
Ziynet Sali
Ziynet Sali is a British-Turkish Cypriot singer famous in Cyprus and Turkey.-Biography:Ziynet was born in Cyprus on April 29, 1975 to Turkish Cypriot parents. Her father had been living in the United Kingdom since 1963 and had met her mother once he returned to his native Cyprus whilst he was on...
, Krum & Miro
Miroslav Kostadinov
Miroslav Kostadinov born 10 March 1976 in Bulgaria is a singer and songwriter who represented Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song Angel si ti....
and WAMA.
Also it has been preformed by an Uzbekistan duet on the "New wave" festival in Latvia in 2011.
Appearances
The song is used in the soundtrack of 1996 French film Pédale douce directed by Gabriel Aghion.See also
- DalidaDalidaDalida , born with Italian name of Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, was a world-famous singer and actress born in Egypt with Italian origins but naturalised French with the name Yolanda Gigliotti. She spent her early years in Egypt amongst the Italian Egyptian community, but she lived most of her adult...
- List of Dalida songs
- Dalida albums discography
- Dalida singles discographyDalida singles discographyThe singles discography of recording artist Dalida consists of one hundred thirty-four official singles as well as one promotional singles and ??? other appearances.-1956-1970 :...
External links
- Dalida Official Website "Discography" section