Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Abdel-Wahab, Mohammed |
Other Names |
Mohammed Abd El-Wahhab |
Born |
1902 |
Birthplace |
Cairo, Egypt |
Deceased |
1991 |
Deceased where |
Cairo, Egypt |
Nationality |
Egyptian |
Notes |
Considered one of the most prolific Egyptian singers. Composed Ya Beladi (or Libya, Libya, Libya) which became the national anthem for Libya from 1951-69, and again after 2011. Composed the national anthems for Tunisa and the United Arab Emirates, as well as many Egytpian nationalistic songs. |
Occupation |
Singer and oud player |
Role |
Musician |
