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9 Famous Syrian People You REALLY Don’t Know

6. Farid al-Atrash

Farid al-Atrash is a Syrian-Egyptian musician, singer and actor who recorded over five hundred songs and starred in 31 films during his career. Often referred to as “King of the Oud,” he is one of the most important figures of 20th century Arab music. al-Atrash was born in southern Syria but emigrated to Egypt as a child to escape the French occupation. He had a long and colorful music career as a singer, composer and instrumentalist, that lasted four decades. al-Atrash composed songs for top Arab singers, like his own sister, Asmahan, as well as Wadih El-Safi, Shadia, Warda, and Sabah. He passed away in Lebanon in 1974 at age 64.

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