Amal Murkus

Amal Murkus (Arabic: أمل مرقس; Hebrew: אמל מורקוס) is a Palestinian singer, actress, and producer. She was born in Kafr Yasif in the Galilee. Known for blending traditional Arabic music with international influences, she has developed an independent artistic career since the 1990s, producing her own work. Murkus grew up in a musical environment influenced by artists such as Fairuz and Mohammed Abdel Wahab, as well as Western music. She has performed works based on poems by Palestinian and Arab poets, including Mahmoud Darwish, Samih al-Qasim, Tawfiq Ziad, and Fadwa Tuqan. Murkus is a graduate of the Beit Zvi School of the Performing Arts and has worked in music, theatre, and media. Her work addresses cultural and social themes, including identity and social issues. She has performed internationally at venues and festivals, including collaborations with artists such as Joan Baez and Mercedes Sosa. Murkus has worked as a broadcaster, hosting cultural radio programs for over a decade.