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Mohammed Abdel Wahab

Egyptian singer, actor and composer (1902–1991)

Mohammed Abdel Wahab (Arabic: محمد عبد الوهاب), pronounced [moˈħamːæd ˌʕæbd‿el wæˈhæːb]; 13 March 1902 – 4 May 1991), was an Egyptian singer and actor best known for his romantic and Egyptian patriotic songs.²

From Wikipedia’s article on Mohammed Abdel Wahab (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Mar 13, 1898, died May 3, 1991.¹

About

He was known for his Egyptian nationalist and Arab nationalist and revolutionary songs like "O Egypt, Happiness Is Here", "The Call of Duty", "The Greatest Homeland", "The Rising Generation", "Egypt Called Us and We Have Answered", "Tell Egypt", "Patriotism Is My Obligation", "Voice of the Masses", "O Breeze of Freedom", and "Arms from My Country". He also composed the national anthem of Libya, which was adopted from 1951 to 1969, and again since 2011.

From Wikipedia’s article on Mohammed Abdel Wahab, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.²

Companies

شركة صوت الفنFounder¹³

Early life and education

Date not recordedHigher Institute of Arabic Music³

Career

Occupation: oud player, film actor, film producer, musician, singer, composer.⁵

Date not recordedFounded Soutelphan⁴

Known for: Libya, Libya, Libya.⁶

In 1933, Abdel Wahab began composing his own style of Egyptian film musical after visiting Paris and familiarizing himself with French musical film. He introduced a lighthearted genre of musical film to Egyptian culture eventually composing eight musical comedies between 1933 and 1949. His films portrayed Western social elite and included music that veered off from the traditional Egyptian tune. He starred in his 1933 film The White Rose which broke records in attendance and still plays frequently in Egyptian theaters. In 1950 Abdel Wahab left film to focus on being a more profound singer.

From Wikipedia’s article on Mohammed Abdel Wahab (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

BornMar 13, 1898, Cairo⁷
DiedMay 3, 1991, Cairo⁸
CitizenshipEgypt, Ottoman Empire⁹
SpouseNahla Alqudsi 1958 to 1991¹⁰

Awards

Date not recordedCommander of the National Order of the Cedar¹¹
Date not recordedGrand Cordon of the Order of the Nile¹¹

Sources

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WikidataMohammed Abdel Wahab: Founded Soutelphan, on Wikidata
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WikidataMohammed Abdel Wahab: IMDb, on Wikidata
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Wikidataشركة صوت الفن, Founder
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Wikimedia CommonsMohammed Abdel Wahab photo by Unknown - probably dead the photo was first published in Egypt and taken by a government photographer working for the local press, Public domain