Fadl Shaker

Fadl Abdulrahman Shamandar (Arabic: فضل عبد الرحمن شمندر) better known as Fadl Shaker (Arabic: فضل شاكر‎‎) (born April 1, 1969) is a former prominent Lebanese singer of Lebanese and Palestinian origin. During his musical career, he was signed to Al Khouyoul Records and from 2003 onwards with Rotana Records.
In 1997, he was discovered by an agent from the recording label Stallions Company, and was signed a contract to produce three albums. This was Fadl’s first career break.
Fadl Shaker was always concerned about singing maqamat, the hardest of Arabic melodies, and he always tried to preserve the true Arabic musical style in all of his songs. His songs are known not to have any western melody influence. Fadl is known for his unique singing style, and as a result, has built a huge fan base throughout the Middle East.
Fadl Shaker also performed in major Arabic Festivals in many Arab countries like Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and other countries worldwide. He also performed with other well-known Arabic singers, in a big festival in honor of the Intifada.
Fadl Shaker married Nadia, a Palestinian, in 1989 when he was just 20. They have three children, Alhan (born in 1990), Muhammad (born in 1994) and Rana (born in 2002). The couple divorced after their third child.
Fadl enjoyed fishing on his boat at the shores of his birth city Saida, and enjoyed most water sports. He loved playing the piano and listened to old and modern music with his family ran his restaurant in Saida. He had built a big villa for the family near Saida.
Mohamad Shaker, his son, is carving a singing career for himself, releasing his single “Ana Ya Jrouhi”.