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Ala Ghawas
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Ala Ghawas [Arabic: علاء غوّاص] (born 22 July 1981) is a Bahraini independent singer-songwriter, musician & record producer. His music fuses traditional Arabic elements with the Western folk rock singer-songwriter styles. On his official website and through various interviews, he credited Khaled El Sheikh, Ziad Rahbani, Jackson Browne, and Bob Dylan as his main influences.
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2007–2011: Debut trilogy of EPs
Ghawas recorded and released his debut EP, "Hums", in 2007 during his time in Boston as a Fulbright Scholar. The release was received positively by the Bahraini media upon his return and led to the release of two more critically acclaimed EPs: "Whispers" in 2008 and "Screams" in 2009.[1]
After a series of performances in music festivals following his first three EPs, on 19 November 2009, Ghawas performed his first solo concert at the prestigious Shaikh Ebrahim Center in Muharraq. The concert recordings were later released digitally in 2011 as "Ala Ghawas: Live from Muharraq".[2]
2012–2016: "Armor" and partnership with Likwid
Starting 2012, Ghawas spent almost two years writing new songs for his debut LP, "Armor", and partnered with the Bahraini band, ‘Likwid’, for the recording of these songs.[3] He also collaborated with Bahraini composer Mohammed Haddad for arranging live strings sections in four songs. "Armor" was released in November 2013 and followed by a series of live performances with Likwid to promote the album in Bahrain, Dubai, and Cairo.[4]
In 2015, Ala Ghawas invited Likwid for a live concert recording and documentary at his home, aptly titled "Ala Ghawas & Likwid: Live from Allston," honoring the Boston neighborhood where he lived in 2006 and 2007. The film was produced and directed by Bahraini filmmaker Saleh Nass.[5]
2017–2019: "Tryst" and "Live from Grace"
Ghawas' fifth studio album, "Tryst," came out in November 2017, entirely written and produced by him and engineered by Abdulla Jamal. The cover artwork was created in collaboration with Bahraini artist Abbas Almosawi.[6]
In 2019, he filmed and recorded his third live album, "Ala Ghawas: Live from Grace," featuring collaborations with friends and fellow artists such as Ahmed Alqasim, Fawaz Alshaikh, Ali Alqaseer, Abdulla Haji, Isa Najem, Eman Haddad, and Hassan Haddad. This live album included twelve original renditions of songs from his earlier releases.[6][7]
2020–2023: Khaled El Sheikh's influence, "Brouvat Mout" and return to Arabic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ghawas engaged his fanbase by rediscovering one of his childhood idols, renowned Bahraini musician Khaled El Sheikh. His admiration culminated in a cover of Khaled's beloved song "Makan Aamin Lilhob." .[8]
On November 24, 2021, Ghawas released his sixth studio album and first-ever Arabic album, "Brouvat Mout," which is widely regarded as the pinnacle of his musical career. Written by Ghawas and co-produced with Bahraini musician Isa Najem, the album showcases his artistic evolution. The album was written by Ala Ghawas and co-produced by Bahraini musician, Isa Najem.[9]
On February 21, 2022, he was invited by the Bahraini Authority for Culture & Antiquities to perform at the prestigious Spring of Culture festival, and this performance was later released as a live album, "Ala Ghawas: Live from Spring of Culture."[10]
2024–Present: Fatherhood and "Reimagined"
In 2024, Ghawas celebrated a personal milestone with the release of a special single, "Fe Hedhen Ellail," to commemorate the first birthday of his son, Jubran.
In early 2025, he released a highly collaborative EP titled "Reimagined," featuring remixes and renditions of his songs produced entirely by various Bahraini artists, including Isa Najem, Hind Dito, Maxeem Ghawas, The Relocators, Eman Haddad, and Esam Hammad.[11]
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Discography
Studio Albums
- 2007 – Hums EP (English)
- 2008 – Whispers EP (English)
- 2009 – Screams EP (English)
- 2013 – Armor LP (English)
- 2017 – Tryst LP (English)
- 2021 – Brouvat Mout LP (Arabic)
Live Albums
- 2011 – Live from Muharraq LP (English)
- 2015 – Live from Allston LP (English)
- 2019 – Live from Grace LP (English)
- 2023 – Live from Spring of Culture LP (English/Arabic)
Singles
- 2020 – Makan Aamin Lilhob SINGLE (Arabic)
- 2024 – Fe Hedhen Ellail SINGLE (Arabic)
Remix Albums
- 2025 – Reimagined EP (English/Arabic)
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