(Pop, World Music) Nadina - In The Now - 2012, MP3, 320 kbps

Nadina was born in Beirut, Lebanon during the civil war. At the age of 6, she was the youngest of a traditional Lebanese choir headed by Maestro Salim Sahab, which formed the foundation for her singing career.
On November 22, 1986 in Balogne, Italy, Nadina was in the Antoniano Dei Frati Minori, performing at the 29th Zecchino D'oro Festival held by UNICEF. She would be the first child in history to participate from the Arab nations. She performed the song "Vola, Palombella" (Fly Bird of Peace) accompanied by a choir consisting of 35 children directed by Maestro Mariele Ventre. That day would become a lasting impression for 25 million viewers from various countries and solidify Nadina as a child star. Her performance won her the 'La Targa G'Doro' (Giornalino - Gold Medal).
News of her exceptional performance together with her commitment to promoting world peace was publicized in newspapers and magazines. 'Vola Palombella' became a phenomenon and was sung in households, schools, camps, bomb shelters, radio and television shows. For young children during the war, 'Vola Palombella' became a hymn that was sung while the sounds of bombs and gunfire provided the background music.
In Egypt, 'Vola Palombella' was sung in schools following the country's National Anthem.
In 1987, Nadina was the guest of honour to open and close the Giffoni Film Festival (The European Academy Awards) in front of an audience of 10,000. In 1989, she was chosen to perform at the Banner of Peace Festival in Bulgaria in which 150 countries came together to promote world peace. Specifically, she was there to represent "the children of the world". A standing ovation followed her performance as Ambassadors stood one-by-one to shake her hand as she left the stage.
In 1989, due to the Civil War, Nadina fled Lebanon with her family to Canada. With her singing career on hold, Nadina took an interest in competitive swimming. She competed in Canada, United States and Lebanon. In 1993, Nadina fractured her back, but continued to compete for another 5 years. That same year, she achieved her National qualifying times and ranked top 3 for her age group in Canada. In 1997, she represented Lebanon at the PanArab Olympics and won five bronze medals and received an award for her accomplishments. The fractures in her back forced her to retire from swimming early at the age of 18.
For many years, Nadina has been working as a computer programmer as well as working at an elite private swim school.
Nadina is anxious to get back into the singing world and is currently working on a new album with Nettwerk Records with an anticipated release in early 2012.