Elbra Amanda Mansur

Elbra Amanda Mansur (Syriac: ܐܝܠܒܪܐ; born 5 July 1991 in Wellington, New Zealand) is an Assyrian-Australian singer. Her recognition amongst the global Assyrian community began with her performances at Assyrian-based events in 2017. The release of her debut album "Khooba Dooglana" ("Lying Love") in 2019 granted her major recognition as an Assyrian recording artist.

Elbra Amanda Mansur
ܐܝܠܒܪܐ
Background information
Birth nameElbra Amanda Mate
Born5 July 1991
Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
GenresAssyrian folk/pop music
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2017–

Biography

Elbra Amanda Mansur was born in Wellington Hospital to Assyrian refugee parents who had migrated to New Zealand in 1989 after the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq War. Elbra has been singing since the age of seven, being heavily influenced as a young girl by singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera and her debut single "Genie in a Bottle." During her early teenage years, she pursued her passion for singing and undertook singing lessons under a Vocal coach. She has been on stage since the age of fourteen. Elbra attended secondary school at St Catherine's College, Wellington until 2009 before migrating to Sydney in January 2011. Elbra had begun performing for Assyrian-based events in Australia, before pausing her career due to personal duties.

Elbra resurfaced in September 2017, resuming her career as a singer. On December 2018, she released her debut single "Khooba Dooglana" accompanied by a music video. On 29 December 2019, Elbra released her album "Khooba Dooglana" featuring nine tracks.

Elbra has performed for Assyrian cultural events in cities outside of Australia, including Chicago, Paris, Ausburg, and Wiesbaden.

Artistry

Elbra has collaborated with Assyrian folk/pop musicians such as Julie Yousif, Bubkey Issac and Yosip Menashi. Her music is available to stream on Spotify[1] and Apple Music[2]

Videos

  • Khooba Dooglana[3] – Released 28 December 2018.
  • Malka D Khobee[4] – Released 31 January 2020.

Discography

  • 2018 – Khooba Dooglana ("Lying Love") [Single]
  • 2019 – Khooba Dooglana ("Lying Love") [Album]

On her debut album, Elbra wrote the following:

"I would firstly like to take this opportunity to thank God for gifting me with an immense passion for music. I first envisioned this album, and with hard work and commitment, I am so grateful to have reached my goal and created a beautiful soundtrack. I could never have achieved this without the love and support from my loved ones. My music will always be a dedication from me to my Nation; and most importantly, to my children; Adara & Jacob. Thank you to all those who helped in the production and making of this album, and to all those who believed in me. Love Always – Elbra."[5]

References

  1. "Elbra Amanda Mansur". Spotify. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  2. "Elbra Amanda Mansur on Apple Music". Apple Music. Apple Inc. Retrieved 3 July 2020. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  4. "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  5. Elbra Amanda Mansur, Khooba Dooglana, 2019.
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