Elie Choueiri – Since his childhood, Elie Choueiri has always had a tremendous, boundless love for his country. He decided to convey this passion for the Land of Cedars through patriotic songs, which he repeated at every turn and which were hummed by everyone. 

In times of peace as well as in times of war, his songs rekindled the flame of hope in the hearts of all Lebanese..... "Bektoub Esmik Ya Bladi", "Saff El-Aaskar", "Taala W Tetaammar Ya Dar" and "Ya Ahel El Ared" played an important role in his artistic career. His talent set him apart from all others. With his extraordinary voice, he built his reputation not only in Lebanon but also in the Arab countries. The King of Morocco, the Emir of Qatar, the President of Tunisia and many others have chosen him to tell the history of their countries in remarkable melodies. The "father of patriotic songs", Elie Choueiri still perceives art as an amalgam of sensations that come from the depths of his soul.

In 1960, Elie Choueiri went to Kuwait to learn the chords of Arabian Gulf music. He gave small concerts in the country: this was the beginning of his artistic career. In 1962, the Lebanese troupe "Al-Anwar" performed in Kuwait with Wadih El-Safi, Souad El-Hachem, Zaki Nassif and Toufic El-Bacha, to name but a few. Homesick, Elie Choueiri decided to return to Lebanon with a letter of recommendation asking an Egyptian musician named George Chamaa to support his talent. No sooner said than done, Elie joined the choir with Nicolas Deek and George Chamaa, accompanying many artists such as Fahed Ballan and Nazha Younes.

In 1963, the Rahbani brothers, Assi and Mansour, were amazed by Elie Choueiri's stunning performance on stage and invited him to join them. According to his own words, this opportunity allowed him to discover his own talent. He participated in 25 musicals with the Rahbani brothers, such as "Al-Shakhs", "Al-Leil Wal Kandil", "Sahh El-Nom", "Dawalib Al-Hawa" and the film "Bayyaa Al-Khawatem". The late journalist Saïd Freiha described him as "an icon of the Rahbani temple". 

Elie Choueiri played an important role in the success of many artists such as Dalida Rahme, Majida Al-Roumi, Sabah and Samira Toufic. His heart still beats to the rhythm of passion, hope and love for his country...