Yacoub Shaheen


Yacoub Shaheen, born 27 february 1994 in Bethlehem, is a Palestinian Christian singer resided in the West Bank.
Shaheen won the TV program Arab Idol, a program with approximately 120 million viewers in the Arab World. He became the second Palestinian to win the contest after Mohammed Assaf who grew up in a Gaza Strip refugee camp and won the Arab Idol in 2013.

Biography

Shaheen is mastering several musical instruments such as Bozouk, clarinet, and other rhythmic instruments. In 2005 he participated in the Palestinian Muhawm program. In October 2013, the young artist released his first song, "Human Spirit", composed by lyricist Elias Gres together with Yacoub. The song was recorded at RJ Productions in Bethlehem.