Xriss Jor

Xriss Jor (pronunciation: chris jor; born June 17, 1986) is a Lebanese singer and artist. Born and raised in Yahchouch, Mont-Liban, Lebanon she was first featured on The Voice Ahla Sawt. In 2012, Jor came in fourth but went on to win the Dubai Music Week in 2013 where she received a management contract with Quincy Jones.[1] Jor went on to cover Michael Jackson's "Care About Us" to comment on the garbage crisis happening in Lebanon, with Quincy's full support of her political statement.[2] Her version of the song not only supports the "You Stink" movement in Lebanon, but also is a commentary on political dysfunction in Lebanon.[3]

References

Saeed, Saeed (26 September 2013). "Lebanese singer Xriss Jor impresses Quincy Jones at Dubai Music Week". The National. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
"Quincy Jones Backs a Lebanese Singer Protesting the Garbage Crisis". Al Bawaba. 1 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
Mascarenhas, Hyacinth (29 October 2015). "Dedicated to Migrants, Pharrell's New Single 'Freedom' Proves Music Can Be More Than Just a Summer Hit". Elan. Retrieved 24 November 2015.

External links

Interview

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[1] Saeed, Saeed (26 September 2013). "Lebanese singer Xriss Jor impresses Quincy Jones at Dubai Music Week". The National. Retrieved 24 November 2015.

[2] "Quincy Jones Backs a Lebanese Singer Protesting the Garbage Crisis". Al Bawaba. 1 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.

[3] Mascarenhas, Hyacinth (29 October 2015). "Dedicated to Migrants, Pharrell's New Single 'Freedom' Proves Music Can Be More Than Just a Summer Hit". Elan. Retrieved 24 November 2015.