Amr Mostafa
Amr Mostafa Mohamed Alsayed Abulmagd ( ar, عمرو مصطفى محمد السيد أبو المجد; born 31 December 1979), better known as Amr Mostafa (), is an Egyptian singer and composer. He has composed several hit songs for artists like Amr Diab, Mohamed Hamaki, etc. He worked with western arrangers in one of his album and is known for introducing new type of music in Egypt. Discography *''Ayamy (2007) *''Alama Fi Hyatak'' (2008) *''Al Kebeer Kebeer'' (2009) *'' Liebt Ma'a Al-Asad'' (2019) Awards and notable works * Best Egyptian Composer for years 2000 and 2002 for "Aktar Wahed Beyhebak", 2003 for "Ana Ayesh", 2004 for "Aweeny Beek", 2005 for "Wemalo". * World Music Award for Samira Said's album ''Yom Wara Yom'' (contains 5 songs composed by Amr Mostafa) * Mohamed Hamaki's song "Ahla Haga Fiki" composed by Amr was awarded by Mobinil as best song in 2006. * Mohamed Hamaki's album ''Kheles El Kalam'' contained 4 songs composed by Amr Motafa and was awarded a plati ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cairo
Cairo ( ; ar, القاهرة, al-Qāhirah, ) is the capital of Egypt and its largest city, home to 10 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world and the Middle East: The Greater Cairo metropolitan area, with a population of 21.9 million, is the 12th-largest in the world by population. Cairo is associated with ancient Egypt, as the Giza pyramid complex and the ancient cities of Memphis and Heliopolis are located in its geographical area. Located near the Nile Delta, the city first developed as Fustat, a settlement founded after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 640 next to an existing ancient Roman fortress, Babylon. Under the Fatimid dynasty a new city, ''al-Qāhirah'', was founded nearby in 969. It later superseded Fustat as the main urban centre during the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods (12th–16th centuries). Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life, and is titled "the city of a thousa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hossam Habib
Hossam Habib ( ar, حسام حبيب; born May 31, 1980) is an Egyptian singer and composer. Personal life Habib has one sister (Ranya) and one brother (Bassel) whom are both younger than him. Hossam got married in Cairo, Egypt, on April 7, 2018, to the Egyptian singer, Sherine Abdel-Wahab. The wedding was only attended by immediate family members and the managers and organizer of the couple, including Sherine's daughters (Maryam and Hana) from previous marriage to composer, Mohammed Mustafa. It was Habib's second marriage. Hossam Habib and Sherine divorced in 2021. Career Hossam initially worked as a composer. He composed Elissa's song "Ayshalak" (Arabic: عايشالك). Hossam loved to sing and compose but he had never attempted to make singing his career. His family and friends convinced him to give it a try and he signed with a production company where he did his first single 'Men Yomak' (Egyptian Arabic: من يومك). Habib launched his first album Lessa with an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1979 Births
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21st-century Egyptian Male Singers
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 (Roman numerals, I) through AD 100 (Roman numerals, C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or History by period, historical period. The 1st century also saw the Christianity in the 1st century, appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius (AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and inst ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Moustafa Amar
Moustafa Amar ( ar, مصطفى قمر; born 22 September 1966) is an Egyptian musician and actor. Career Amar's first song was "Wala Yabou Khad Gameel", released on a collective album. In 1990, he released his first solo album, Wassaf. In 1992–1993, he released a second album, Layaleki, which sold well. He has collaborated with actress Nilly ("Papa Noel"), and in 1993 he released his 3rd album skeet el 3ash2een. In 1994, album Eftekerny. In 1995, album Leman Yahomho El Samr (Salimonee). In 1996, album Taal El Lail. In 1997, album Nar Al Hob. In 1999, El Leila Doub. In 2000, Aysheen. In 2001, Habeeb Hayati. In 2002, Monaya. In 2003, Rohi Feek. In 2003, Bahebak O Ana Kaman. In 2004, Ensa. In 2007, Leesa Habayeb. In 2010, Heya. In 2014, Ana Metamen. In addition to writing his own music, he has composed for other Arabic singers, including Ehab Tawfik and Ali El Haggar. Movies: El Battal (1998) El Hob Al Awal (2000) Ashab Wala Business (2001) Elb Gareh (2002) Bahabek Ana Kana ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ragheb Alama
Ragheb Alama ( ar, راغب علامة born 7 June 1962) is a Lebanese singer, dancer, composer, television personality, and philanthropist. Alama began his career in the 1980s when he appeared as a contestant on the talent show broadcast Studio El Fan, on which he received the Platinum Award. Alama's fame came after Studio El Fan followed by yearly albums and number-one hit singles such as "Ya rait" (''If Only''), "'Aan Jad" (''Seriously'') and "Alby Asheq'ha" (''My Heart Adores Her'') which was the first Arabic song in history to be made into a music video. Alama continued his success into the 2000s with the release of his chart-topping albums ''Saharony El Leil'' (2001), ''Tab Leh'' (2002), ''El Hob El Kebeer'' (2004) and ''Ba'asha'ak'' (2008), the latter which earned the artist the Platinum certification from Virgin Megastores for its record sales. One of his recent albums ''Seneen Rayha'' (2010) saw the artist team with Starbucks for its release and sale, making him the first ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Samira Said
Samira Abdelrazak Bensaïd ( ar, سميرة عبد الرزاق بنسعيد, Samīra ʿAbd ar-Razzāq ibn Saʿīd; born 10 January 1958), professionally known as Samira Said ( ar, سميرة سعيد, Samīra Saʿīd), is a Moroccan singer, who resides in Egypt for more than forty-years and is known for her Egyptian Arabic genre. Career Samira Said was born in 1958 in Rabat, in Morocco, to a father from Rabat and a mother from Fez. She began singing at the age of nine, and was discovered on the music program, ''Mawaheb'', broadcast on Moroccan TV. She then moved to Egypt where her fame around the Arab world began. She has dual nationality in Morocco and Egypt, her resident home, as she moved to Cairo in 1977. All her albums are in Egyptian Arabic, but she has also recorded some songs in Moroccan Arabic, such as "Kifash Tlakina" ("How we Met"), "Fayetli sheftek shi marra" ("I've seen you once"), "Sarkouh" ("They Stole Him"), and "Al Behhara" ("Mariners"). Her singles include ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sherine
Sherine Sayed Mohamed Abdel-Wahab ( ar, شيرين سيد محمد عبد الوهاب; born October 8, 1980), known professionally by the mononym Sherine ( ar, شيرين), is an Egyptian singer, actress, TV host and personality, and a former judge on MBC's '' The Voice: Ahla Sawt''. Early life She was born on October 8, 1980, in Cairo, Egypt. She was born into a middle-class family, Her father is a decorator, and her mother, a housewife, and she has a brother and a sister. As a child, Sherine's vocal talent was first discovered by her music teacher at school. At the age of nine, her teacher convinced her mother to take her to the Cairo Opera House to meet Selim Sahab, an Egyptian classical music conductor. She sang in front of him, and he liked her voice a lot. From the age of nine to the age of 12, she sang as a choral member at the Cairo Opera House, then she was given a chance to perform as a solo singer and had tremendous success. She kept singing at the Cairo Opera House ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hisham Abbas
Mohammad Hisham Mahmoud Mohammad Abbas ( ar, محمد هشام محمود محمد عباس; born September 13, 1963), commonly known as just Hisham Abbas , is an Egyptian pop singer best known for his hit song " Habibi Dah (Nari Narain)" and his religious song " Asmaa Allah al-husna". Biography Hisham Abbas was born in Cairo, Egypt. He had his primary education at Dar El Tefl school. Later on he enrolled in American University in Cairo and graduated with a major in mechanical engineering. Abbas' career bloomed later on to release several songs. He became popular in the early 1990s with successful hits like "Wana Wana Wana", "Eineha El Sood", "Ta'ala", "Ya Leila", "Shoofi" and his most successful hit, " Habibi Dah (Nari Narain)" featuring Indian singer Jayashri Jayashri is an Indian given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: *Bombay Jayashri, Indian musician *Jayashri Raiji (1895–1985), Indian independence activist, social worker, reformist, and politici ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ahmad Gamal (singer)
Ahmad Gamal ( ar, أحمد جمال; born 2 April 1988) is an Egyptian singer who rose to fame as the runner-up of the second season of '' Arab Idol'' 2013, broadcast by the MBC network. Gamal was among the top three who reached the finals, but he ended up in the second place. Despite his ending as a runner-up, he won the hearts of millions around the Arab world. The Egyptian singer and composer also has a degree in chemistry and is a licensed pharmacist. Before '' Arab Idol'', Gamal caught the attentions of many big musicians such as Ammar El Sherei, Hany Mahanna and Mohammed Elhelw. Gamal likes both Eastern and Western music, especially the Egyptian Folk music and House Music House is a music genre characterized by a repetitive Four on the floor (music), four-on-the-floor beat and a typical tempo of 120 beats per minute. It was created by Disc jockey, DJs and music producers from Chicago metropolitan area, Chicago' .... Most of his songs are of his composition. Gamal wa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hussain Al Jassmi
Hussain Al Jassmi ( ar, حسين الجسمي ; born August 25, 1979) is an Emirati pianist, composer, musician and singer who is well known in the Arab world. Al Jassmi was born in Khorfakkan in August 1979 to Emirati parents. He released his first single "Bawada'ak" followed by "Wallah Mayiswa" and "Bassbour Al Fourgakom". In 2008, Al Jassmi received the Murex d'Or award, under the category of "Best Arabic Male Singer." His most popular song is an Egyptian Shaabi song, called "Boshret Kheir", written and composed by Amr Mostafa as a pro-elections campaign in Egypt. Al Jassmi had many concerts all around the world. One of his well known performances include a performance in the Vatican's annual Christmas concert, becoming the first Arab to do so. He also has multiple events and concerts in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, elsewhere in the Middle East and as performed at the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 in Dubai, UAE. Discography ; Singles * Matkhafosh Al ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Assala
Assala Mostafa Hatem Nasri ( ar, أصالة مصطفى حاتم نصري; born 15 May 1969), commonly known as Assala ( ar, أصالة), is a Syrian musical artist. She is one of the most popular and famous Arab singers. Early life and career Assala was born in Damascus, Syria to a middle class couple. Mostafa Nasri, Assala's father, was a revered composer and singer. Assala began her musical career by performing patriotic, religious, and children's songs when she was four years old. She sang the theme song "Qessas Al Sho'oub" (), of the cartoon show, ''Hekayat Alamiyah'' (). In 1984, Mostafa Nasri died after suffering from internal bleeding caused by a car accident. Aged 15 she helped to take care of her siblings Aman, Ayham, Reem and Anas with her mother Aziza Al-Babelli. Assala's commercial musical career debuted in 1991 with the Egyptian song hit ''Law Ta'rafou'' (Egyptian Arabic: لو تعرفو). The album had 4 Egyptian songs in the oriental operatic ''Classic Egypt ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |