‘Shamat’ is Lena Chamamyan’s second album featuring nine songs that’ll put you in a trance and should be accompanied with candles and perhaps a glass of wine! This girl is the new Syrian diva with stage-presence and charisma I can only describe as jaw dropping! Extremely well spoken, confident, and with a voice that’ll stir goosebumps on your skin, Lena’s folkloric choice of music narrates all that was and is, Syria.

Her album launching took place at al-Hamra Theater on May 14th and was packed with fans that cheered, whistled, requested encores and gave her the standing ovation she clearly deserved. The album touched upon many social issues and strife youths suffer today. For example, ‘Yomma Lala’ is about two lovers who grew weary of their families interfering in their relationship and hindering their future together. Another song ‘Cha’am’ is a heartbreaking tale of a young woman who’s at a crossroads in life and has to leave her beloved country in order to fulfill her dreams. Extremely heartfelt ‘Shamat’ renders the talents ofvocalist Lena Chamamyan and Basel Rajoub, the genius behind the making.

According to Lena, Shamat (aka moles or beauty marks) are the most beautiful part
of the face, and like them, the songs in her album illustrate the most beautiful parts
of ‘Bilad al-Sham’s’ folklore and tradition. ‘Shamat’ is out in the market so go get
your copy now!