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Marcel Khalife was born on 10 June, 1950 in Amsheet, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon, is an A 20th-century lebanese male singer. Discover Marcel Khalife's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Marcel Khalife |
| Occupation |
Singer-songwriter, oud player |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
10 June, 1950 |
| Birthday |
10 June |
| Birthplace |
Amsheet, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon |
| Nationality |
Lebanon
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He is a member of famous Singer-songwriter with the age 73 years old group.
Marcel Khalife Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Marcel Khalife height not available right now. We will update Marcel Khalife's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Marcel Khalife's Wife?
His wife is Yolla Khalifé
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Yolla Khalifé |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Bachar Mar-Khalifé, Rami Khalifé |
Marcel Khalife Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marcel Khalife worth at the age of 73 years old? Marcel Khalife’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer-songwriter. He is from Lebanon. We have estimated Marcel Khalife's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer-songwriter |
Marcel Khalife Social Network
Timeline
Marcel Khalife (مرسيل خليفة; born 10 June 1950 in Amchit) is a Lebanese musical composer, singer, and oud player.
Khalifé studied the oud at the Beirut National Conservatory of Music and graduated in 1971.
After graduating from the Beirut National Conservatory of Music in 1971, Khalife taught the art of oud playing there until 1975.
Between 1972 and 1975, he taught music at public universities and several private music institutions in Lebanon while at the same touring the MENA region, Europe, and the United States to perform.
He formed in 1972 a musical group in Amchit to revive his village's musical heritage, and it performed for the first time in Lebanon.
He formed in 1976 Al Mayadine Ensemble, which toured Arabic-speaking countries, Europe, the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, and Japan.
His eldest son, Juilliard School graduate Rami Khalife, is a pianist and composer.
In 1982, he wrote a six-part Anthology of Studying the Oud.
Marcel Khalife has composed soundtracks for films, documentaries, and fiction, produced by Maroun Baghdadi, Oussama Mohammed, Sophi Sayhf Eddin, and Samir Zikra.
His music featured in the documentary film Sons of Eilaboun by Hisham Zreiq.
In 1983, Paredon Records (later acquired by Smithsonian Folkways) released Promises of the Storm, a collection of protest songs and political ballads.
Three times (1996, 1999, and 2003), he faced criminal prosecution for his song I am Joseph, O Father, written by the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish.
In July 2009, Khalife returned to Tunisia to perform on the stage of the Roman amphitheater to a full house, as part of the 45th International Festival of Carthage.
Speaking to the audience, Khalife opened the concert by stating:
"People of Tunisia, good evening. This night, like all nights in Tunisia, has a special taste. In spite of all the collapses and defeats around the world, Tunisians are still the kind of people who have a special taste and love. They do not broadcast my songs and concerts on TV, but I know that my public keeps on listening to me."
Khalife later dedicated a song to the "revolutionary leader Che Guevara".
In October 2011, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, under the conductorship of James Gaffigan, premiered Khalife's 'Chaos', for orchestra and piano, with Khalife at the helm as a soloist.
In February 2013, Rami Khalife's Arab Spring-inspired 'Requiem' was premiered, within the same program as Marcel Khalife's suite "Oriental".
Marcel Khalife gave a talk on 12 March 2013, at the American University of Sharjah about his latest CD, The Fall of the Moon, and his longing towards the late Mahmoud Darwish.
He also spoke about the prospects of publishing his autobiography in two volumes.
Below the discography of Marcel Khalife.
