PHOTO CREDIT: Above photo by John Rickman Photography, San Jose, California.

This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Arabic/Greek song "Ana Bahebak Aktar" (Ανα Μπαχεμπακ Ακταρ), which was sung by Angela Dimitriou and Amr Diab as a duet. Also included is a pronunciation guide for the Greek lyrics so you can sing along if you like.

Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source.

About this Song

This song was originally a Greek-Egyptian collaboration between Angela Dimitriou and Amr Diab. In 1999, it was included on one of Amr Diab's albums, Amarain. The Greek title for the song is "Spasta".

ABOUT THE PHOTO: The photo shows Amr Diab and Angela Dimitriou together.

The Arabic lyrics were written by Mohammed Rafaee. Angela Dimitriou has been a huge hit in the Turkish and Middle Eastern market. Another collaboration between Angela Dimitriou and Amr Diab was "Elleos", which is also translated on this web site.

About Angela Dimitriou

Angela Dimitriou (Άντζελα Δημητρίου) is the stage name for Angeliki Kiourtsaki, the Greek artist who sang this song as a duet with Egyptian artist Amr Diab.

Dimitriou began her professional career as a singer in 1970, and has collaborated with many highly successful Greek musicians over the years. In particular, the legendary Rebetiko composer and lyricist Vasilis Tsitsanis believed in her potential and worked with her on some projects. Her big break came in 1980 with the commercial success of her third album.

About Amr Diab

Amr Diab is the professional name for the Egyptian superstar, Amr Abd Elbaset Abdelazez Diab. He joined Angela Dimitriou in singing this song as a duet.

Diab's musical talents extend beyond his singing — he also knows how to play oud and piano. Amr Diab graduated from the music program at the Cairo Academy of Art in 1986. The spectacular hit song that brought him to worldwide fame was his release in 1996 of this song, "Habibi, Ya Nour el Ain." It garnered the title of Arabic Song of the Year, and with its Spanish fusion sound it defined a new genre of music known as "Mediterranean music."

According to Let's Go Egypt, Diab is the best-selling Arab recording artist of all time. He has received the World Music Award in the category of "Best-Selling Arab Artist" three times - in 1998, 2002, and 2007. In 2003, Amr Diab won two major awards in a poll done by Nile Variety TV. One was "Best Music Video" for the song, "Ana "A'ayesh," and the other was Best Singer.

About Panos Falaras

Born in 1951, Panos Falaras has been a very prolific lyricist on the Greek music scene, having created over 1,500 songs. At age 17, he took a correspondence course via mail in how to write song lyrics. A lyrics competition in 1974 co-sponsored by the Columbia record company and the magazine Tahidromos resulted in his submission being chosen as one of 12 to be set to music and recorded. From that beginning, he moved into working with many prominent Greek recording artists, and has enjoyed a vibrant musical career.

Song: Ana Bahebak Aktar – Spasta, 1999

Arabic Lyrics: Mohammed Rafaee
Greek Lyrics: Panos Falaras

Music: Sherif Tag

Original Artist: Angela Dimitriou and Amr Diab

Dance Style: Belly dancing

Amr Diab's Album: Amarain

Τραγούδι: Ανα Μπαχεμπακ Ακταρ – Σπάστα, 1999

Στίχοι: Μοχαμεντ Ραφαι (Πάνος Φαλάρας)

Μουσική: Σιεριφ Ταγκ

Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Άντζελα Δημητρίου and Αμρ Ντιαμπ

Άλμπουμ: Αμαραιν