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Layla could always feel that she was meant to be a performer. One day, she decided to make it happen...

Layla Kardan knew her calling was to create music but there was always an obstacle in the way.
One day Layla decided enough was enough and she WAS going to be a performer - that one conscious decision changed everything and she was performing on stage in a matter of days.
We get to know Layla Kardan.

Layla could always feel that she was meant to be a performer. One day, she decided to make it happen...
Layla Kardan knew her calling was to create music but there was always an obstacle in the way. One day Layla decided enough was enough and she WAS going to be a performer - that one conscious decision changed everything and she was performing on stage in a matter of days. We get to know Layla Kardan.

We are so proud to be part of the new initiative created by Flash Entertainment: The Regional Artist Spotlight.

While Flash have been amazing in putting talent from across the region on their stages and at Virgin Radio we love playing music coming from our home - we're making the commitment to support artists year-round.

Every month we feature a homegrown music talent coming straight from The Middle East.

We are so proud to be part of the new initiative created by Flash Entertainment: The Regional Artist Spotlight.
While Flash have been amazing in putting talent from across the region on their stages and at Virgin Radio we love playing music coming from our home - we're making the commitment to support artists year-round.
Every month we feature a homegrown music talent coming straight from The Middle East.

Regional Artist Spotlight

Featured artist - Layla Kardan

Hailing from the UAE with a captivating blend of Algerian heritage, Tayeb Santo’s diverse background spans across Malaysia, the USA and the UK, infusing his art with a worldly flair.

Tayeb’s music transcends boundaries as he fearlessly incorporates a myriad of influences from around the globe.

Hailing from the UAE with a captivating blend of Algerian heritage, Tayeb Santo’s diverse background spans across Malaysia, the USA and the UK, infusing his art with a worldly flair.
Tayeb’s music transcends boundaries as he fearlessly incorporates a myriad of influences from around the globe.

Featured Artist - Tayeb Santo

Blu Fiefer is a Lebanese-Mexican artist, music producer and director, approaching her art as a multi-faceted platform. Today, Fiefer is releasing her debut album 'Villain Bala Cause' through chapters inspired by the traditions of story-telling and testimony captured in Hip hop while paying tribute to Arabic music. 

Blu Fiefer is a Lebanese-Mexican artist, music producer and director, approaching her art as a multi-faceted platform. Today, Fiefer is releasing her debut album 'Villain Bala Cause' through chapters inspired by the traditions of story-telling and testimony captured in Hip hop while paying tribute to Arabic music.

Featured Artist - Blu Fiefer

The featured artist for this month is none other than Lea Makhoul. Lea spent the early years of her childhood in France, later moving to her home country, Lebanon, where she participated in Star Academy Arabia and made it to the Finals.

She sings in English, French and Spanish, helping her reach a larger audience and fans all over the world. 

The featured artist for this month is none other than Lea Makhoul. Lea spent the early years of her childhood in France, later moving to her home country, Lebanon, where she participated in Star Academy Arabia and made it to the Finals. She sings in English, French and Spanish, helping her reach a larger audience and fans all over the world.

Featured artist - Layla Kardan

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