Fethia Khaïri (1918-1986) (Arabic: فتحية خيري) was a Tunisian singer and actress between 1940 and 1950. [1][2] She was characterized by her soft voice and suave ability to change tone and register.

Fethia Khaïri
Born(1918-04-17)17 April 1918
Died1986
CitizenshipFrench protectorate of Tunisia,
Tunisia
OccupationsSinger,
Actor
Fethia Khaïri

Singing

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In 1936, she recorded three successful songs:[3]

  • Zaâma ysafi eddahr,
  • Hal kammoun mnein (a success of Chafia Rochdi) and
  • Vous dansez madame (sung in French-Arabic).[4]

Acting roles

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She quickly became a celebrity and the star of several acting troupes, including that of Fadhila Khetmi, especially in singing roles, at a time when the theater was the main leisure of the Tunisian public. She acted in several plays:

References

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  1. Mohamed Boudhina, Fethia Khairi, Tunis, Mohamed Boudhina, 1996.
  2. Tahar Melligi, Les immortels de la chanson tunisienne, Carthage Dermech, MediaCom, 2000 (ISBN 978-9-9738-0716-8)
  3. Testimony of Mohamed Hefdhi published in the Journal of Tunisian radio and television of July 19, 1986 and reported by Mohamed Boudhina
  4. Témoignage de Mohamed Hefdhi paru dans la Revue de la radio et télévision tunisienne du 19 juillet 1986 et rapporté par Mohamed Boudhina