Julia Boutros

Julia Boutros
Boutros in 2016
Born
Julya Khalil Buṭrus (جوليا بطرس)

(1968-04-01) April 1, 1968
Beirut, Lebanon
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • philanthropist
Years active1980–present
SpouseElias Bou Saab
ChildrenSamer Saab, Tarek Saab
RelativesZiad Boutros (brother)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Labels
Websitewww.juliaboutros.net

Julia Boutros (Arabic: جوليا بطرس, romanized: Jūliyā Buṭrus; born April 1, 1968) is a Lebanese singer, musician, and humanitarian activist.

Over a career spanning more than four decades, she has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and singles that blend traditional Middle Eastern melodies and quarter notes with modern pop and pop rock. Known for her patriotic and resistance-themed songs, she is popularly known as "The Lioness of Lebanon" for her vocal support of Lebanese and Palestinian causes through her music.