Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, also known as Dalida, took the world by storm when she used her newly gained fame as the winner of Miss Egypt in 1954 to launch a singing career that lasted for 31 years, selling over 170 million albums and singles worldwide. With a wide range of musical styles, from pop and easy listening to disco and rock, and a stellar career marked with great critical and popular acclaim, Dalida has undeniably left her mark on World Music. The large number of Dalida tributes and concerts that continue to take place, even 30 years after her death, are a clear testimony to her popularity and staying power.

The Show

Palestinian singing sensation Lina Sleibi will take up the mantle of lead singer and breathe new life into the old classic songs of Dalida with her incredible voice. With renditions of songs in Arabic, English, Italian and French, this show has something for the fans of Dalida from all nationalities. Lina’s cover of Dalida’s “Helwa Ya Baladi” has already garnered over six million hits on Youtube, and now she will delight you with live covers of Bambino, Le Temps Des Fleurs, “Helwa Ya Baladi” and “Salma Ya Salama” at the show. Whether you are a first-time listener or a longtime Dalida fan, this show will enthrall and enchant you with the rare beauty of her music.

Good for

World Music Aficianados | Dalida Fans