Xriss Jor (first name pronounced ‘Chris’; born June 17, 1986) is a Lebanese singer and artist. Born and raised in Yahchouch, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, she gained prominence after her appearance on the talent show 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 from Quincy Jones.[1] Jor went on to cover Michael Jackson's "They Don't 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

  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.


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