Mohammed Flayfel | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mohammed Salim Flayfel |
| Born | 1899 Beirut, Ottoman Empire |
| Origin | Lebanese |
| Died | 1986 (aged 86–87) |
| Genres | Arabic music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician |
Mohammed Flayfel (1899–1986; Arabic: محمد فليفل) was a Lebanese composer and musician.
Born in 1899 in the Ashrafiyeh neighborhood of Beirut, some of his notable compositions include " Mawtini" (the national anthem of Iraq and former national anthem of Palestine until 1996). [1] His " Humat ad-Diyar" was selected in a 1938 competition as the national anthem of Syria. He also worked on several other patriotic songs, occasionally in collaboration with his brother, Ahmad Salim Flayfel. [2]
Mohammed Flayfel is also credited for discovering the talents of a young Fairuz when she participated in a radio talent show [3] and advising her to enroll in the Lebanese Conservatory. [4] [5]
He died in 1986.
References
- ^ "'Mawtini' (My Homeland)". PALESTINIAN HISTORY TAPESTRY. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "FIELD LISTING :: NATIONAL ANTHEM". www.cia.gov. CIA. Archived from the original on 9 December 2011.
- ^ "Fairuz". www.albawaba.com. 29 August 2000.
- ^ "Fairuz: the voice of Lebanon". The National (Abu Dhabi).
- ^ "Happy Birthday Fairouz! Here Are 7 Facts About the Legendary Singer". Vogue Arabia. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
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