- Sabah Fakhri
Infobox musical artist
Name = Sabah Fakhri
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Background = solo_singer
Born = 1933
Origin =Aleppo ,Syria
Genre = Syrian,Arabic Music ,Muwashahat ,Koodood
Occupation =Singer
Years_active =
URL =Sabah Fakhri ( _ar. صباح فخري) (born 1933): is an iconic Arabic traditional singer from
Aleppo ,Syria .Over the past 50 years of fame and popularity as a singer, Fakhri modified and popularized the then-fading form of traditional Arabic music,
Muwashahat andKoodood . He is well known for his exceptionally powerful voice, impeccable execution ofMaqamat andharmony , as well as charismatic performances. To many music admirers around the world, he represents the epitome and essence of authentic ArabicTarab .Fakhri was born Sabah Abu Qaws in Aleppo, Syria in 1933, and enrolled in the Academy of Arabic Music of Aleppo, then later in the Academy of Damascus, from which he graduated in 1948. Then in Cairo, Egypt, he studied under the music masters of that time, then started performing concerts in Syria.
He soon became famous all over the Arab World, performing in many Arab countries and capitals as well as receiving honors over the years for his work in maintaining the popularity of traditional Arabic music. Sabah Fakhri is also one of the very few Arabic singers to receive widespread popularity and perform concerts worldwide (including Europe, Asia, The Americas, and Australia). His name is enshrined in the
Guinness Book of Records for his prowess inCaracas ,Venezuela where he sang continuously for 10 hours without pause [http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/1999/454/profile.htm] .He was a member of the Syrian parliament for a period of time as a representative of artists.
Fakhri was awarded the Syrian Order of Merit of Excellent Degree by the Syrian president
Bashar al-Assad in recognition of his achievements in serving and his role in reviving the artistic heritage in Syria. [http://www.sana.org/eng/21/2007/02/12/102187.htm]References
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