Mehad Hamad

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Mehad Hamad
Hamad performing in 2014
Hamad performing in 2014
Background information
Born
Mehad Hamad Mehad Mohammed

Kalba, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
GenresArabic music, Music of the United Arab Emirates
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, poetry, composer
Years active1978–present
Websitewww.mehadhamad.ae

Mehad Hamad Mehad[1] (Arabic: ميحد حمد‎) is a prominent Emirati singer-songwriter and musician known for his traditional and patriotic Arabic folk music.[2] Born in Kalba, Sharjah.[3] he has been active since the late 1970s and is celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and his performances on the oud.[4] Over his long career, he has become a cultural icon in the United Arab Emirates, often singing about desert life, heritage, and national pride. Despite his fame, Hamad maintains a relatively private life and rarely gives interviews, focusing instead on his music and poetic lyrics.[5] He continues to perform at major national events and remains a symbol i.e. Music of the United Arab Emirates.[6]

Career

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Hamad mainly interprets traditional Emirati songs, often accomplished by an oud.[7] He is well known in the United Arab Emirates for his songs about the desert[8] and his patriotic songs.[9]

Hamad has introduced new Khaliji-style songs, like "Ya Habibi". He has also worked with Tyrese Gibson,[10] and has set the words of Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi to music.[11]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 2014: La Tardini Hudud[9]

Top songs

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  • 2015: Laish Ana As'al
  • 2014: Bargen Laa7
  • 1999: Khams el 7awas
  • 1998: Taal Laily
  • 1997: mar7ba b6aresh
  • 1997: 7ad methly
  • 1996: yoom alwdaa3
  • 1994: Tedalal
  • 1992: La TeThaKeRny Be7BeK
  • 1990: Wada3tkum
  • 1989: Basmteek
  • 1999: قزرت ليلي

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