Ribale Wehbe Lebanese Singer and Chanter Born in 1999 in Beirut, Lebanon, Ribale Wehbe is a talented young singer and chanter from a family of musicians. While she excels in oriental singing, she possesses a profound passion for Byzantine music. Ribale began her musical journey at the age of eight, participating in her first Byzantine concert with the Sem Choir, where she remains an active soloist. 

Since then, Ribale has performed extensively, showcasing her talents in both oriental and Byzantine music. In 2018, she participated in an international Byzantine music concert held in Lebanon, featuring seven chanters from around the globe. Her international debut took place in 2019 at the Brașov Festival in Romania, where she shared the stage with renowned figures, including Romanian priest and soloist Father Alexandru Grigoras, Greek chanters Vangelis Gkikas and Gerontissa Mariam Skorda, as well as the Patriarchal Romanian Choir “TRONOS,” conducted by Father Mihail Buca. 

Later that year, she recorded her first CD, titled “O My Soul,” in Brașov, under the festival’s sponsorship, culminating in a promotional concert in December. 

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ribale relocated to Greece in 2020 to further her music studies. In 2021, she undertook a series of concerts across several countries, including Russia, Romania, and Austria. Notably, she was a featured soloist at the Diaghilev Festival in Perm, Russia, and at the 100th edition of the Salzburg International Festival, collaborating with Greek-Russian maestro Teodor Currentzis and the MusicAeterna organization. In June, she held her own concert at St. George’s Military Church in Bacău, Romania, in celebration of Maicii Domnului Prodomita. 

In 2022, Ribale continued her concert tours, performing in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Yerevan (Armenia) alongside maestro Teodor Currentzis and the MusicAeterna ensemble. She is also a soloist with MusicAeterna Byzantina, under the direction of conductor Antonio Koutroupis, enriching the ensemble’s performances with her unique artistry. In November, she performed in a concert with Father Alexandru Grigoras at the Coronation Cathedral in Alba Iulia, Romania. 

In April 2023, she presented a concert at the prestigious Sala Palatului in Bucharest, Romania, featuring renowned Byzantine music chanter Father Nikodimos Kabarnos and the Tronos Patriarchal Choir. 

In 2024, Ribale has been actively touring across Romania, performing in cities such as Bucharest, Suceava, and Ploiești, captivating audiences with her exceptional artistry. Additionally, she recently performed on Amorgos Island as a soloist with MusicAeterna Byzantina, further solidifying her presence in the Byzantine music scene. 

Ribale holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and Musicology from Antonine University in Baabda, Lebanon (2020), and a Diploma in Byzantine Music from the School of Byzantine Music of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, Greece (2021). She continues to enhance her skills in oriental singing while playing the piano and oud, an Arabic instrument. In addition to her performances, Ribale teaches classes in musical awakening, Byzantine, and oriental music.