Dana Al Fardan

Dana Al Fardan (born 29 July 1985) is a Qatari composer and songwriter. She is known for being the first female Qatari contemporary composer, singer and songwriter, for being the first Qatari woman to sing in English, and for being the cultural ambassador for the Qatari Philharmonic Orchestra. Al Fardan’s style is a mixture of classical and contemporary music with strong Arabic influences. Her debut album, Paint, was released in 2013, with which Dana achieved nationwide recognition. Early life and education Al Fardan was born on July 29, 1985, in Doha, Qatar. She is the daughter of Ali Al Fardan and Shafiqa Habib. She is the eldest of 6 sisters: Noor, Jawaher, Hind, Najla, and Zuhoor. Al Fardan began to demonstrate musical talent at an early age. She spent hours playing the keyboard and performing musicals at home with her sisters. However, Al Fardan did not initially pursue music as a career. She studied international relations at the American University of Sharjah (UAE). After graduating, Al Fardan moved to London, England, where she obtained a second degree, this time in gemology from the Gemological Institute of America in London (GIA). Career In 2012 Al Fardan decided to chang