Biography
Samira Riachy is a Lebanese violin player. At the age of 9, she started her violin studies with Professor “Naji Azar” at a private music school in Lebanon and then embarked upon an intensive period of studies to learn new oriental techniques with the number one violin player in the middle east “Jihad Akl”.
At the age of 18, she became notable in the Middle East with many appearances in special events and high-end weddings including international performances in Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
In 2015, Samira spent time in the Republic of Ireland learning Irish fiddling techniques from past ‘Lord of The Dance” violin player “Theresa Burke”. During her time in Ireland, she met “Antimo Kelly Pucca” – Italian music producer whom she collaborated with to release her debut original music track “Toss The Feathers” combining Irish and Oriental music in 2017.
Following its release on Radio Airplay, Samira has been featured as Artist of the week and “Toss The Feathers” as Radio Airplay Staff Pick of the Week.
Samira’s dream became true when she was contacted to perform at “Lechlade Festival” in England on the 29th of May 018, becoming the first Arabic violinist to perform at a European public festival.
In 2021 Samira moved to Saudi Arabia and started a new adventure learning “Khaliji Songs” and performing at weddings and events across the country.
Notable performances in Saudi:
_ Falcon National Festival in Turaif
_ Aramco IKTVA EXHIBITION – Dhahran
_Grand Hyatt hotel Soft Opening
_ Lazurde event in Riyadh
_G20 Arabia Event at King Abdulaziz Center for world culture
_Lustro collection launching
_Anabella Italian restaurant opening in Riyadh
In February 2021, Samira recorded a cover track for Kuwait National Day and released it on social media. The cover track became a success and trended in Kuwait on national day on Instagram and Twitter. The video was broadcasted on the National TV Station in Kuwait and gave an interview for Al Raii Newspaper.
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Talent Card
Musician
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Violinist
80s, 90s, Acoustic, Arabic, Classical, Classics, Covers, Instrumental, Lebanese, Lounge Music, Middle Eastern, Multi Genre, Party , Soul, Tarab, Vintage
Hotels & Restaurants, Clubs & Pubs, Wedding, Festival, Public Event, Cruise Ship, Corporate Event, Private Party, Exhibition
French, English, Arabic
Awards and Recognition
Contacted to perform at “Lechlade Festival” in England , becoming the first Arabic violinist OF ALL TIMES to perform at a European public festival.
2019
Made her first appearance in Mexico at a wedding.
2018
Awarded best weekly song on RadioAirplay
2019
Experience
Waldorf Astoria Soft Opening - Kuwait
2022
Anabella Italian restaurant opening in Riyadh
2021
Lustro collection launching
2021
G20 Arabia Event at King Abdulaziz Center for world culture
2020
Lazurde event in Riyadh
2021
Grand Hyatt hotel Soft Opening - Khobar
2021
Aramco IKTVA EXHIBITION – Dhahran
2020
Falcon National Festival in Turaif
2020
Nile Ritz Carlton - Cairo, Egypt (Resident Violinist)
2018
Kempinski Hotel - Lebanon (Resident violinist)
2019
Lechlade Festival - UK (Concert)
2018-2019
W Doha Hotel - Doha, Qatar (WAHM Lounge opening ceremony)
2018-2019
St Regis Hotel - Doha, Qatar (Adha concert and NYE Gala concert)
2018-2019
LG - Lebanon (Beirut showroom opening)
2019
Lebanese Embassy - Doha, Qatar (Lebanese national day celebration)
2018-2019
Requirements
- Tech Rider
- Sound Equipment
Questions See more
Do you perform with a band?
yes, i do have a band show
Performance length
Performance is up to 1 hour only, to avoid boredom of the audience