Collectif Debo · Artist Profile
Coloratura Soprano · Singer · Vocal Coach — Erkez Hip Hop · Tunis
Biography
Meriem Bettouhami, known as Mariama, is a Tunisian singer, coloratura soprano and vocal coach, holding a Master’s degree in Music and Musicology. A versatile artist, she moves between traditional Tunisian music, oriental music, pop and opera.
After five years with the Tunis Opera chorus, she joined Erkez Hip Hop as lead backing vocalist, taking part in the group’s many creations, tours and musical projects.
She later collaborated with Ammar 808, notably on the track “Ah Ya Lilla”.
Teaching & Research
She has been teaching singing since 2021 and conducts research on the Tunisian vocal heritage, bringing together performance, creation, transmission and research.