La Zarra

Fatima Zahra Hafdi, known professionally as La Zarra, is a Canadian singer and songwriter based in France.[1] She is set to represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with the song "Évidemment".[2][3]

La Zarra
Birth nameFatima Zahra Hafdi
Born25 August
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websitehttps://www.la-zarra.com

Biography

Hafdi was born in Montreal, Canada, to Francophone Canadian parents of Moroccan descent. During her childhood, she lived between Montreal and Longueuil, where her family finally settled.[1] She rose to prominence in 2016, when she released her debut single "Printemps blanc", in collaboration with French rapper Niro.[4]

In 2021, she increased her fame with the single "Tu t'en iras", which was regularly broadcast on radio and televisions. The single was certified platinum by Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP). In the same year, La Zarra was nominated for the NRJ Music Awards, the leading French music awards, as Francophone revelation of the year, boosted in part by the success of her debut album Traîtrise.[5]

On 12 January 2023, she was chosen by France Télévisions to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, becoming the second Canadian singer to represent the country after Natasha St-Pier in 2001.[2][6]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums with album details
Title EP details Peak chart positions
FRA
[7]
Traîtrise 82

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
FRA
[8]
"À l'ammoniaque/Mon dieu" 2020 — Non-album singles
"Printemps blanc" 2021 —
"Tirer un trait" —
"Tu t'en iras" 75 Traîtrise
"TFTF" —
"Santa Baby" — Non-album singles
"Sans moi" 2022 —
"Évidemment" 2023 —
List of singles, with chart positions, album name and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
FRA
[8]
"Printemps blanc"
(Niro featuring La Zarra)		 2016 — Non-album singles
"Les amants de la colline"
(Slimane featuring La Zarra)		 2022 —

Awards and nominations
Year Title Award Nominated work Result Ref.
2021 23rd NRJ Music Awards Francophone Female Artist of the Year Herself Nominated [10]
2022 44th Félix Awards Revelation of the Year Nominated [11]
33rd SOCAN Awards Revelation of the Year Won [12]

References
  1. "La Zarra – Toute sa biographie avec Chérie FM". Chérie FM.fr (in French). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  2. "La Zarra will represent France at Eurovision 2023". eurovision.tv. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  3. La Zarra - Évidemment | France 🇫🇷 | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2023, retrieved 21 February 2023
  4. "La Zarra – Biographie : naissance, parcours, famille..." njr.fr (in French). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  5. "" NRJ Music Awards 2021 – «Révélation Francophone de l'Année» – La Zarra présente son univers hors du commun "". njr.fr (in French). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  6. Farren, Neil (12 January 2023). "🇫🇷 France: La Zarra to Eurovision 2023". Eurovoix. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  7. "La Zarra - Traîtrise - lescharts.com" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  8. "lescharts.com – Discography La Zarra". lescharts.com. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  9. "Les certifications – SNEP". snepmusique.com (in French). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  10. "" NRJ Music Awards 2021 – «Révélation Francophone de l'Année» – La Zarra présente son univers hors du commun "". njr.fr (in French). 8 November 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  11. "Les résultats du gala de l'ADISQ 2022". Le Canal Auditif (in French). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  12. "Les créateurs et éditeurs de musique canadiens en route vers les 33e SOCAN Awards à Toronto". SOCAN (in French). 5 October 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
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