Mahmoud abdel aziz biography template
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Afropop Worldwide
With an eclectic sound that united both young and old, it's no surprise that "Al Hoot" (the Whale) still stands as a figurehead of the Sudanese revolution, influencing both music and social change. Born in Khartoum’s Bahri district in 1967, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz showed early signs of destined stardom from a young age. After gaining praise from Sudan’s president Gaafar Nimeiry at the age of eight, Abdel Aziz joined the Bahri Youth Center’s (BYC) theater troupe, where he began to develop a strong passion for music and performing. There, he met mentors such as Salah bin Al-Badia and Siddiq Ahmed, who cared more about authenticity and respect for the art than the money that came with fame.
During his time at the BYC, Abdel Aziz became a pioneer of Sudanese New School, blending the traditional beats of Sudanese music with contemporary and Western genres, including pop, jazz, and reggae. His style of haqeeba, a genre that blends Arabic poetry with African rhythms, created a distinct sound of both nostalgia and modernity that appealed to a cross-generational audience. “Al Nhyat,” the first track from his debut album Khaly Balak, strays from the classical hits of the time into a pop, funk-influenced sound.
His collaboration with Hanan Bulu Bulu, another contemp
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Mahmoud Abdulaziz
Sudanese singer-songwriter (1967-2013)
For the Egyptian actor, see Mahmoud Abdel Aziz.
Mahmood Abdulaziz محمود عبد العزيز | |
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| Born | 16 October 1967 Khartoum |
| Origin | Sudan |
| Died | January 17, 2013(2013-01-17) (aged 45) |
| Genres | Music of Sudan, Arabic, African |
| Occupation | singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1994-2013 |
Musical artist
Mahmoud Abdulaziz (Arabic: محمود عبد العزيز, 16 October 1967 – 17 January 2013, Khartoum, Sudan) also transcribed as Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and affectionately known as Elhoot or Al-hoot (The Whale), was a popular Sudanese singer-songwriter. Called "Sudan's idol of the youth”, he was a central figure for Sudanese music fans, opposing the military government of the day.[1]
Life and artistic career
[edit]Mahmoud Abdulaziz was born in the Bahri district of Khartoum in 1967, and died in hospital in Amman in January 2013.[2][3] His music was a blend of modern urban music from Sudan and Westernpop music, with occasional other African influences. Even though his songs were banned on Sudan's national television and radio during the years of Sharia-inspired Public Order Laws, when many singers, artists and politicians had to flee the country, because of conservative reli
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Legendary Mahmoud Abdul-Aziz, lyre pay money for glee folk tale rapture, dies
18 Jan, 2013By: Ahmed Alhaj (Site Admin)
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