DUBAI: The late Egyptian singer and composer Mohamed Abdelwahab is to be honored in London next month at a special show celebrating his life and work, jointly organized by his grandson Omar Khalil.
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One of the biggest names in modern Egyptian music, Abdelwahab was a prolific composer, with the songs “Ya Jarata Al Wadi” and “Ya Msafeir Wahdak” among his best-known works. Recognized for combining the musical heritage of the Middle East with Western instruments, he died in 1991 at the age of 89.
Abdelwahab was a prolific composer, with the songs “Ya Jarata Al Wadi” and “Ya Msafeir Wahdak” among his best-known works. (Supplied)
Khalil, who is working with Saudi producer Mona Khashoggi, said the show, to be held on Nov. 23 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, would be a celebration of his grandfather’s legacy.
