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Egyptian pop star Hany Shaker

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'Prince of Arab Song' Hany Shaker dies at 74 after long illness

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, one of the Middle East’s most famed music icons, passed away at 74 on Sunday after a long battle with illness.

The New Arab Staff

03 May, 2026

The singer was known for his folk music and lyrics on social issues [Screengrab/X]

Music

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Egypt's 'king of shaabi' folk music, Ahmed Adaweya, dies at 79

Nadda O.

31 December, 2024

Felukah

Film, TV & Music

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From Cairo to New York, Felukah redefines Arab identity in music

Tariq Manshi

16 October, 2024

Egypt

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Egypt’s iconic pop star Amr Diab sue for $21m over slapping fan

Thaer Mansour

14 June, 2024

Egypt

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Abdel Halim's family sues ad for 'tampering with heritage'

Nabila El-Gaafary

27 March, 2024

Halim El Dabh by James Vaughn

Egypt

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The cosmic craft of Egyptian-American composer Halim El-Dabh

Christina Hazboun

Christina Hazboun

15 September, 2023

UMM_KULTHUM

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Umm Kulthum: Egypt's 'star of the east' keeps on shining

Lylla Younes

31 March, 2023

Illustration MENA artit

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Will the year of Arab excellence continue into 2023?

Dalia Al Dujaili

Dalia Al-Dujaili

03 February, 2023

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Arab Pride: Egyptian rapper Wegz to wrap up Qatar World Cup

Thaer Mansour

16 December, 2022

Saudi concert - Getty

Egypt

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Egypt temporarily bans hugely popular 'mahraganat' singers

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

16 October, 2022

Egypt

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Egyptian singer banned from performing in Jordan

Thaer Mansour

21 October, 2021

Abdo Dagher, an Egyptian prodigy.

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Abdo Dagher: Egypt's forgotten violin virtuoso

Horriya Marzouk

02 June, 2021

Ayoub sisters

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The Ayoub Sisters: Egyptian-Scottish musical duo know no bounds

Florence Dixon

13 July, 2018