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Elias Karam (Arabic: الياس كرم) (born 1960) is an Assyrian singer from Syria, born in the city of Al-Hasakah in the Northeastern governorate of Al-Hasakah.

Biography

Elias was born Syria in the Northeastern governorate of Al-Hasakah. He learned playing Oud from his father^[1] and was inspired by Wadih El Safi at a young age, prompting him to write his first song at 16.^[2] After turning professional at the age of 20, Elias started composing music. His wrote the song ‘Amari, Tarab ya kalbi and Koullon ‘anak saalouni.^[2][3] Elias has toured all over the Arab world, Canada, United States, and a number of European countries. He also appeared in some TV series in Syria.^[4]

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