Mehad Hamad

Mehad Hamad
Hamad performing in 2014
Hamad performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameMehad Hamad Mehad Mohammed
BornKalba, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
GenresArabic music, Music of the United Arab Emirates
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, poetry, composer
Years active1978–present
Websitewww.mehadhamad.ae

Mehad Hamad Mehad (Arabic: ميحد حمد), is an Emirati artist and singer.[1]

Career

Hamad mainly interprets traditional Emirati songs, often accomplished by an oud.[2] He is well known in the United Arab Emirates for his songs about the desert[3] and his patriotic songs.[4]

Hamad has introduced new Khaliji-style songs, like "Ya Habibi". He has also worked with Tyrese Gibson,[5] and has set the words of Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi to music.[6]

Discography

Albums

  • 2014: La Tardini Hudud[4]

Top songs

  • 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

References

  1. ^ "Naseer Shamma and Mehad Hamad to perform at new Abu Dhabi concert venue in Qasr Al Hosn". The National. September 2, 2019.
  2. ^ "Mohammed Abdullah Al Meqbali, leader of Sokoor Al Magabeel, talks about keeping tradition alive". The National. December 23, 2014.
  3. ^ "Avicii, Ahlam and Mehad Hamad: the changing tune of Khaleeji culture". The National. September 5, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Mehad Hamad to bring new messages and fresh rhythms at Eid concert in Abu Dhabi". The National. October 1, 2014.
  5. ^ "Tyrese to collaborate with Mehad Hamad". The National. April 15, 2014.
  6. ^ "'When you listen to her poetry, you live heritage': Tributes pour in for legendary Emirati poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi". The National. July 29, 2018.
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