Salama Ibrahim Hegazi () (1852 – October 4, 1917) was an Egyptian singer. He was a pioneer of

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in the second half of the 19th century. He was locally known as El Sheikh Salama. In 1852 in Alexandria, he recited the

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, after memorising the entire book. Many famous singers in Egypt, such as Munira Mahdia and

Mohamed Abdel Wahab Mohamed Abdel Wahab (), also transliterated ''Mehammad Abdelwehab'', (March 13, 1902 – May 4, 1991), was a prominent 20th-century Egyptian singer, actor, and composer. He is best known for his Romantic and Egyptian patriotic songs. He wa ...

, have sung his music. He promoted

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, who considered him an inspiration. Iskandar Farah and Salama founded a theater company in 1891. In 1914, with George Abiad, he helped in the formation of a new group and they worked together until his death, despite being paralyzed at the end of his days he continued to appear on stage. He has been credited with many forms of musical theatre and operetta music.

Notable work

*With Iskandar Farah: **African **Talimak **Ataiwaq **King of the reservoirs. *Solo: **

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*With George Abiad: **Egypt **The Heart of a Woman **

Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah Abu Ali al-Mansur (; 13 August 985 – 13 February 1021), better known by his regnal name al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (), was the sixth Fatimid caliph and 16th Ismaili imam (996–1021). Al-Hakim is an important figure in a number of Shia Ism ...

**To the Homeland **Criminal Innocent

References

External links

Al-Ahram Weekly: "The heritage of sound"
1852 births 1917 deaths Musicians from Alexandria Egyptian nationalists Egyptian composers 20th-century Egyptian male singers Egyptian oud players 19th-century Egyptian male singers {{Egypt-bio-stub