Farid al-Atrash
فريد الأطرش
Musician
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Syria
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Cairo,
Egypt
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Syrian-Egyptian singer, oudist, composer, and actor, one of the most significant figures in 20th century Arabic music.
Born in Syria, Farid al-Atrash immigrated to Egypt at age nine and became one of the most noted composers and oud players in Arabic music history, with a career spanning film, composition, and performance across the mid-20th century.
Languages
Arabic
Representation
Independent