Her name, Shadia, is literal for ‘Singing sweetly’. And sing sweetly she did! Her voice was melodious, engaging, lively and vivacious yet fully capable of tragic, earnest overtones. Her voice lent itself smoothly to expressions that ranged from the playful and romantic to the tragic or patriotic. Yes, Shadia was an iconic, vibrant, charming figure! … Continue reading Shadia (1934 – 2017) :The beautiful star next door