Abeer Nehme (born May 19, 1980) is a Lebanese singer and musicologist, often referred to as “the all-styles specialist” thanks to her unique ability to perform across and merge multiple musical traditions. Her repertoire ranges from classical Tarab music, Lebanese traditional songs, Rahbani works, to sacred music of the Maronite, Syriac Orthodox, and Byzantine traditions.
In addition to her outstanding voice, Abeer Nehme is also an accomplished qanun player, a traditional Levantine instrument. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Oriental singing at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, graduating with the highest grade ever awarded in the program’s history.
Acclaimed by Lebanese, Arab, Greek, and Syriac audiences, she has specialized in early and sacred music, notably recording a full album of Syriac Orthodox chants with the Syrian National Philharmonic Orchestra, under the patronage of Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I.
As a modern Oriental singer, Abeer has taken leading roles in musical plays and has been an honored guest at numerous international festivals. She has performed worldwide as a soloist with various philharmonic orchestras, presenting works that bridge tradition and modernity. One of her most notable compositions, “Abirou Salati” (Aroma of My Prayer), is a musical journey from the ancient liturgical traditions of the church to the grandeur and spirituality of contemporary faith in the 21st century.
In 2009, she collaborated with Jean-Marie Riachi on the album Belaaks; the title track, a duet with Ramy Ayach, is an Oriental jazz adaptation of the classic “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” sung in Lebanese Arabic.
Through her art, Abeer Nehme has become a bridge between cultures and eras, weaving together tradition and modernity, East and West.
