1 Day
Source:
MTV Lebanon
.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Farouk Hilal Leaves Music Scene
The Iraqi composer Farouk Hilal passed away at the age of 91 after suffering from illness, which included a stroke that led to his hospitalization. Hilal is regarded as one of the most prominent pioneers of Iraqi music. Born in 1935 in Baghdad, he began his artistic career as a singer before turning to composition. He merged authentic Iraqi musical elements with musical innovation in his compositions. Hilal contributed to discovering and developing a generation of artists and was among the first supporters of Kasem Saher. He held important positions such as the presidency of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate and the head of music at the Radio and Television Corporation. He left a significant artistic legacy in modern Iraqi music.
Size: 120%Text Size
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)