Name: The Music Of Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Brand: Simon Shaheen

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ZEHRA008

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Limited edition

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2022-11-04

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5050580786943

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Simon Shaheen

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Zehra

Zehra is a Berlin based record label specializing in ethnic sounds. Founded by Serkan Sanli and Thomas Herbst, Zehra aims to bring unique and diverse music from around the world to a global audience. With a focus on promoting talented artists and performers, Zehra showcases the beauty and richness of different cultures through its carefully curated releases.

At Zehra, we believe that music has the power to transcend boundaries and connect people from all walks of life. Our label is dedicated to discovering hidden gems and supporting emerging artists who are pushing the boundaries of traditional genres. From mesmerizing Middle Eastern melodies to captivating African rhythms, each release on Zehra tells a story that resonates with listeners on a deep level.

With an extensive catalog spanning various genres including world music, folk, jazz, and experimental sounds, Zehra offers a diverse range of musical experiences for every taste. Whether you're looking for soul-stirring vocals or intricate instrumental compositions, our label guarantees an immersive journey into the heart of different cultures.

Reissue of the oud / viola virtuoso Simon Shaheen's interpretations of pieces by one of the Middle East's most important 20th Century composers, Mohamed Abdel Wahab. Produced by Bill Laswell, remastered for vinyl at D&amp;M Berlin.&nbsp;

Wahab (1902-1991) was "a giant in the world of Middle Eastern entertainment" (Al Jadid Magazine) - as singer, actor and composer – and is commonly considered"the father of modern Egyptian song". After a visit to Paris, he revolutionized the film industry by introducing the genre "musical film" to the Arabic world, the movie "The White Rose" in which he starred broke all records and to this day is frequently presented in Cairo's cinemas. But in 1950,WAHAB left the film industry to focus on singing and composing – he wrote over 1800 songs(among others for Umm Kalthoum, an iconic artist in the Arabic music in her own right) that were deeply rooted in classical Arabic music but also laid the foundation for a new era of Egyptian music as WAHAB was open to Western elements such as waltz rhythms or even rock'n'roll in AbdelHalim Hafez's song "Ya Albi Ya Khali".&nbsp;

Simon Shaheen (born 1955) is the perfect choice for Wahab's compositions. Born into a family of gifted musicians, he learned playing the oud at the age of 5 and the violin shortly thereafter. Heearned degrees in Arabic literature and music performance at the Tel Aviv University, and later pursued further studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and after his emigration to the USA (in1980) at the Manhattan School of Music and Columbia University.&nbsp;

The Music Of Mohamed Abdel Wahab

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