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Sa'ib Khathir
Persian musician (died 683) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sa'ib Khathir (died 683) was an influential Persian musician in the early days of the Umayyad Caliphate (661–750).[1][2][3][4] A freedman (mawla), Sa'ib was responsible for introducing music to Medina.[1][2] He was killed during the Battle of al-Harra.[1]
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Contribution to music
Sa'ib Khathir is credited with introducing and popularizing music in Medina, which became a center for musical innovation and performance. His influence helped shape the musical traditions of the region, laying groundwork for later developments in both Persian and Arab music. His work is regarded as a foundational contribution to the medieval Perso-Arab musical tradition.
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