In late 2002, Karam began meeting with the Lebanese ""tarab"" star, Wadih el Safi (born 1919). El Safi had known Karam for a while, and had been impressed with her vocal talents. The two of them decided to make a duet together, depicting the trials of a father-daughter relationship. The song was titled "W Kberna (We grow old together)", and was an epic ballad in which both vocalists showed immense vocal range and depth. "W Kberna" was a success as the lyrics were easy to relate to and it teamed two of the region's most prominent artists together.