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Khaliji (music)
Khaliji music (also spelled Khaleeji; ar, الموسيقى الخليجية meaning Gulf music) is the music of Eastern Arabia, the Gulf Arabian states and it is popular across the Arab world. It is traditionally characterized by heavy use of the rebab, oud and other string instruments such as the violin, the occasional use of habbān, and the inclusion of percussion instruments such as the mirwas, tabl, and duff drums. Khaliji music first started as a bedouin tradition with poetry sung by a tribe's shaa'ir, which means poet, usually accompanied by a rebab, the lyrics dealt with tales of honor, love, camel riders, and glory warriors. Kuwaitis were the first commercial recording artists and composers in the Persian Gulf region, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia pioneered the Khaliji genre into its modern form in the second half of the 20th century and soon became the focal point of the industry, but in recent years the UAE has had an arguabely bigger impact with musical artists su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Arabia
Eastern Arabia, historically known as al-Baḥrayn ( ar, البحرين) until the 18th century, is a region stretched from Basra to Khasab along the Persian Gulf coast and included parts of modern-day Bahrain, Kuwait, Eastern Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman. The entire coastal strip of Eastern Arabia was known as "Bahrain" for a millennium. Until very recently, the whole of Eastern Arabia, from the Shatt al-Arab to the mountains of Oman, was a place where people moved around, settled and married unconcerned by national borders. The people of Eastern Arabia shared a culture based on the sea; they are seafaring peoples. The Arab states of the Persian Gulf are all located in Eastern Arabia. The modern-day states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and UAE are the most commonly listed Gulf Arab states; Saudi Arabia is often considered a Gulf Arab state as well, but most of the country's inhabitants do not live in Eastern Arabia, with the exception of the Bahrani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liwa (music)
Līwa ( ar, ليوه / ALA-LC: ''laywah'') is a Khaleeji traditional dance of African origin performed in Eastern Arabia (Arab states of the Persian Gulf), mainly within communities of descendants of people from the Swahili Coast (Tanzania and Zanzibar). It is also performed by the African-descended Sheedi community, as well as the Baloch of Makran Coast and Karachi area. Overview A large number of male participants arrange themselves into a circle, which is anchored by one or several drum players. A man paces in the middle of the group playing a simple reed instrument called '' mizmar'' or '' surnai'', whose plaintive sharp sound reminds the listener of an oboe. The circle claps and dances in place, while individuals join a line which rhythmically paces around the inside of the circle. The Liwa is a more casual dance than the others, and can be performed with great spirit and banter from the young men who usually take part. The three backing drums for this dance are the ''shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shams (singer)
Shams Bandar Naif Al-Aslami ( ar, شمس بندر نايف الاسلمي , born 28 April 1980), known simply as Shams ( ar, شمس), is an arab singer of Persian Gulf and actress. She dropped her Arab citizenship denouncing her Arab and Gulf culture and origins, gaining citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis (), officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is an island country and microstate consisting of the two islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, both located in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands chain ... instead. Career Early beginnings Her singing career began with the formation of a popular band at the end of the nineties of the twentieth century , while her actual beginning was when she signed a contract with "Ranad Audio Company", which took over the release of her first album, entitled "Habib Al Ward" in 2001 , and was supervised by the Saudi composer Ahmed Cheetah. She continued to present her songs in the Gulf dialect, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawal El Kuwaitia
Nawal El Kuwaitia ( ar, نوال الكويتية; born Nawal Thaher Al-Zaid, 18 November 1966) is a Kuwaiti singer and actress. Career Nawal studied at the Music Institute in Kuwait. Nawal's first album was released in 1984. The majority of her albums are not titled, but rather are referred to by number (e.g. Nawal 98, Nawal 99). She has also filmed many music videos (mainly in Lebanon) and was one of the first Khaliji artists to do so. After retiring from her singing career for personal reasons, Nawal returned after five years with a duet performed with Abdullah Rashad, "Kan Widdi Niltiki" ("I Wished We Could Have Met"). Discography Albums * ''Nawal'' (1984) * ''Nawal'' (1985) * Nawal 1986 * Nawal 1988 * ''Nawal 1989'' * ''Nawal 1994'' * ''Wainek 7abeeby'' (1995) * ''Tadri'' (1996) * ''Nawal 1998'' * ''Nawal 2000'' * ''Nawal 2002'' * ''Nawal 2004'' * ''Nawal 2006'' *''Nawal'' (2009) *''Nawal'' (2013) *''Nawal'' (2016) *El Haneen (2020) Singles * "Kan Widdi Niltiki" 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdallah Al Rowaished
Abdallah Alruwaished ( ar, عبدالله الرويشد, born July 18, 1961) is an Arab singer and actor from Kuwait. He has released over thirty albums. Biography Alruwaished began his solo career in the early 1980s with the release of his first album with AlNazaer Music Production Company. Alruwaished released albums throughout the 1980s. During the early 1990s, Alruwaishid relocated temporarily to Egypt as Kuwait was invaded by Iraq. From there he continued his music career. After the end of the Gulf War, Alruwaished returned to Kuwait and continued with his music career. In 2008, he recorded the theme song for the Arab Press Production Center television drama series ''Oyoun Alya''. Discography * Rahalti Abdallah Alruwaished ( ar, عبدالله الرويشد, born July 18, 1961) is an Arab singer and actor from Kuwait. He has released over thirty albums. Biography Alruwaished began his solo career in the early 1980s with the release of his ... (1983) * Ay M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khaled El Sheikh
Khaled El Sheikh ( ar, خالد الشيخ, or Khalid Al-Shaikh; born 23 September 1958) is a Bahraini singer. Married with 5 daughters (Dareen, Noor, Marwa, Samawa, and Wanas). Honored in 12th Bahrain International Musical Festival on 14 October 2003. Honored by Culture & Arts Directorate, Ministry of Information for best music and sound effects for ''Akhbar AlMajnoon'' play on 6 July 2005. Education and early career El Sheikh graduated from high school in Bahrain in 1975. He then relocated to Kuwait and was enrolled in Kuwait University, majoring in Economic & Political Sciences. During his second year in college, opting to follow his passion for music; he dropped out of college in 1978 and travelled to Egypt with the intent to study at the Higher Institute for Music (Conservatoire) in Cairo. There, Khaled studied musical composition for one year (1979–1980). In 1979, he returned to Bahrain and was appointed as Oud Instructor at Bahrain Music Institute, before taking up a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussain Faisal
Hussain Faisal Al Marzooq (; b. 1986), simply known as Hussain Faisal, is an Islamic eulogy reciter, music producer and composer from Bahrain. Early life Faisal was born in the city of Bani Jamra, Bahrain. He is the third of five children. He graduated with a BBIS from the University of Bahrain. Career Faisal started his music production and arrangement career focusing on Islamic music productions mainly in Arabic, in the start of the millennium. He also participated in general vocal coaching from time to time. He started his Islamic recitation career in the early a few years later, and in 2014, released his first album (Ard Anishdak) gaining millions of views to his video clips on his YouTube channel. His elegies have been featured on various Islamic TV channels and aired on few Islamic radio broadcasts as well. He recites frequently between Bahrain and Iraq, and has previously recited in Oman, Saudi Arabia, London, Lebanon and Iran Iran, officially the Isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hind (singer)
Hind (Arabic language:), also spelled ''Hend'', is a female singer from Bahrain. Her work includes popular Arabic music as well as traditional Khaliji music. She was discovered by the musician Anwar Abdullah, and gave her the nickname "Hind", but her real name is Suhair. Hind's debut album ''Rabeie El Galb'' was released in 2000, after which she became well recognized in Bahrain and the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. It was only after she signed her 2005 album ''Al Ghroob'' with Rotana, that she became recognized and famous around the Arabian Gulf region. Biography Hind was born in the Kingdom of Bahrain. she grew up with her parents and five siblings (three sisters, and two brothers). Her father worked in the Ministry of Social Security, and her mother was a full devoted housewife. She graduated from high school in 1997 (the same year she joined in creating as a co-founder of a Bahraini traditional music group). She enrolled into Bahrain University majoring in Business ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hala Al Turk
Hala Al Turk ( ar, حلا الترك; born May 15, 2002) is a Jordanian-Syrian Bahraini singer. She become known for being a contestant on '' Arabs Got Talent'' in 2011. Al Turk then released many singles, including "Bnayty El Habooba (2011)" featuring singer Mashael, for which she become a popular child singer. "Happy Happy" released in 2013 is the first Arabic music video to cross 100 million views. She subsequently signed to Platinum Records and released other singles. In early 2015, she moved to her father's company, AlTurk Productions. Biography She was born on May 15, 2002 to a Jordanian father and a Syrian mother in Manama, Bahrain. She has two brothers named Mohammed Al Turk and Hamood Al Turk. She started her career through the program, ''Little Star'' (), in 2009, but came to prominence in 2011 through her participation as a contestant on '' Arabs Got Talent''. However, she was eliminated but went on to establish a successful career as a child singer. She is currentl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahrain
Bahrain ( ; ; ar, البحرين, al-Bahrayn, locally ), officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, ' is an island country in Western Asia. It is situated on the Persian Gulf, and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. According to the 2020 census, the country's population numbers 1,501,635, of which 712,362 are Bahraini nationals. Bahrain spans some , and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after the Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama. Bahrain is the site of the ancient Dilmun civilization.Oman: The Lost Land [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuwaiti Americans
Kuwaiti Americans are an ethnic group of citizens or residents of the United States with total or partial ancestry from Kuwaiti descent. Demographics There are over 14,000 Kuwaiti students studying at universities across the U.S. Kuwaiti Students have created communities in certain cities or states. States like California (in cities such as Fresno), Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania and West Virginia have large Kuwaiti populations.Kuwaiti in America Population estimates are seen to have a very small diaspora, mainly because Kuwait provides students with more than adequate welfare benefits and Kuwait is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, removing the need for Kuwaitis to live and work in other developed countries. Organizations The government of Kuwait and other ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Music
Independent music (also commonly known as indie music or simply indie) is music that is produced independently from commercial record labels or their subsidiaries, a process that may include an autonomous, do-it-yourself approach to recording and publishing. The term ''indie'' is sometimes used to describe a genre (such as indie rock and indie pop), and as a genre term, "indie" may or may not include music that is independently produced, and many independent music artists do not fall into a single, defined musical style or genre and create self-published music that can be categorized into diverse genres. The term 'indie' or 'independent music' can be traced back to as early as the 1920s after it was first used to reference independent film companies but was later used as a term to classify an independent band or record producer. Record labels Independent labels have a long history of promoting developments in popular music, stretching back to the post-war period in the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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