Abdel Halim Hafez
Arabic music, Musical Artist
1929 – 1977
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Who was Abdel Halim Hafez?
Abdel Halim Ali Shabana, commonly known as Abdel Halim Hafez, is among the most popular Egyptian and Arab singers and performers. In addition to singing, Halim was also an actor, conductor, business man, music teacher and movie producer. He is considered to be one of the Great Four of Arabic music. His name is sometimes written as 'Abd el-Halim Hafez. He is known as el-Andaleeb el-Asmar. He is also known as an icon in modern Arabic music. To this day, his music is still enjoyed throughout the Arab world. His songs influenced the 2011 Egyptian revolution.
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- Born
- Jun 21, 1929
Al Sharqia Governorate - Also known as
- Abdel Halim Ali Ismail Shabana
- Abdelhaleem Hafez
- Abdel Halim Ali Shabana
- Al Andaleeb
- Halim
- King of emotions and feelings
- The Great Dark-Skinned Nightingale
- el-Andaleeb el-Asmar
- Parents
- Siblings
- Ethnicity
- Egyptians
- Nationality
- Egypt
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 30, 1977
King's College Hospital
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on July 23, 2013
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