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Ehab Tawfik was only a child when he learned how to play the lute, and his love for music started when he was only nine years old. His first single "Dany" was released in 1989. His first album "Ekminny" was released in 1990. In 1995 he received his Masters Degree for his thesis: "The Egyptian Song in the Second Half of the Twentieth Century". Not satisfied with just a masters, Ehab worked toward his Doctorate in Music and Arabic singing, completed in April |
Ehab Tawfik was only a child when he learned how to play the lute, and his love for music started when he was only nine years old. His first single "Dany" was released in 1989. His first album "Ekminny" was released in 1990. In 1995 he received his Masters Degree for his thesis: "The Egyptian Song in the Second Half of the Twentieth Century". Not satisfied with just a masters, Ehab worked toward his Doctorate in Music and Arabic singing, completed in April lol clam down . The doctorate was entitled "The Methods of Performing Arabic Singing in [[Egypt]] during the second half of the last century". |
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He is seen as one of the top singers in the Arab world, and is especially revered in his hometown. Arguably, his greatest exposure as an artist came on February 26, 2001, when he performed for 50,000 people at a benefit concert to raise funds for Iraqis who were maimed during the [[Gulf War]] in [[Baghdad]]. |
He is seen as one of the top singers in the Arab world, and is especially revered in his hometown. Arguably, his greatest exposure as an artist came on February 26, 2001, when he performed for 50,000 people at a benefit concert to raise funds for Iraqis who were maimed during the [[Gulf War]] in [[Baghdad]]. |
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 7, 1966 |
| Origin | Cairo, Egypt |
| Genres | Arabic |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, Singer |
| Years active | 80s-present |
| Labels | Rotana, Alam El Phan |
Ehab Tawfik (Arabic: إيهاب توفيق) (born January 7, 1966) is an Egyptian singer.[1]
Biography
Ehab Tawfik was only a child when he learned how to play the lute, and his love for music started when he was only nine years old. His first single "Dany" was released in 1989. His first album "Ekminny" was released in 1990. In 1995 he received his Masters Degree for his thesis: "The Egyptian Song in the Second Half of the Twentieth Century". Not satisfied with just a masters, Ehab worked toward his Doctorate in Music and Arabic singing, completed in April lol clam down . The doctorate was entitled "The Methods of Performing Arabic Singing in Egypt during the second half of the last century".
He is seen as one of the top singers in the Arab world, and is especially revered in his hometown. Arguably, his greatest exposure as an artist came on February 26, 2001, when he performed for 50,000 people at a benefit concert to raise funds for Iraqis who were maimed during the Gulf War in Baghdad.
Critics say the successes of Ehab's albums year after year can be attributed to his warm voice, good lyrics, and ability to find talented composers. Ehab signed with record label Alam El Phan in 2007. He has two children, Ahmed and Mahmoud with his wife Nada.
In 2007 Ehab Tawfik received much critical acclaim for his song "(إلا رسول الله )صلى الله عليه وسلم" Except the Prophet of Allah.[dubious ] The song was released in response to the Danish cartoons that negatively depicted the Prophet.
His song Taala Nesameh featured in the Egyptian film Kashf Hesab (2007) starring Nour and Khaled Abol Naga.
He has featured on Danish band Outlandish's track "Keep The Record on Play".
Hits
His hit songs include "Habibi" ("My Darling"), "Sahrany" ("She Enchanted Me"), "Tetraga Feya" ("Begging Me"), "Hobbak Aliminni" ("Your Love Taught Me"), and Allah Alek Ya Seede have all been popular in Arabic speaking countries, although his fan base lies largely in Egypt.
Album list
| Year | Title | English Artist credit |
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| 2001 | Habib el Alb | Ehab Tawfiq |
| 2002 | Homma Kelmetain | Ehab Tawfiq |
| 2005 | Hobek Alemni | Ehab Tawfik |
| 2006 | Leeh Elkhesam | Ehab Toufic |
| 2007 | Ahla Menhom | Ehab Tawfik |
| Ella Rassoul Allah | Ehab Toufic | |
| 2008 | Sahrany | Ehab Tawfiq |
| Yashak Amar | Ehab Tawfiq | |
| Ada Ellail | Ehab Tawfiq | |
| El Doniya | Ehab Tawfiq | |
| 2009 | Lezem Tesmaa | Ehab Tawfik |
| 2010 | Ahla Samrah | Ehab Tawfik |
References
- ^ Harris, Craig. "Ehab Tawfik". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 August 2011.