Farid al-Atrash
Egyptian-Syrian singer, composer and musician (1910–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Farid al-Atrash (Arabic: فريد الأطرش; October 19 1910 – December 26, 1974), also written Farid El-Atrache, was a Syrian-Egyptian singer, composer, and actor.[1][2][3] Having immigrated to Egypt at the age of only nine years old with his mother and siblings, he studied there under numerous respected musicians.[1]
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Birth name | Farid Fahd Farhan Ismail Al-Atrash |
Born | October 19 1910 Ottoman Syria, Ottoman Empire |
Origin | As-Suwayda, Syria |
Died | December 26, 1974(1974-12-26) (aged 64) Beirut, Lebanon |
Genres | Arabic, Egyptian classical, instrumental |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, composer, instrumentalist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, oud |
Years active | 1930s–1974 |
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Al-Atrash embarked on a highly successful career spanning more than four decades—recording 500 songs and starring in 31 movies.[4] Sometimes referred to as "malek al-oud", he is one of the most important figures of 20th- century Arab music.[5]