Ali Bahar

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Artist Ali Bahr

Ali Bahar (Arabic: علي بحر; 1960 – 3 July 2011) was a Bahraini singer, guitarist and organ player known for his music band Al Ekhwa (Arabic: الإخوة, literal translation: The Brothers) . He was nicknamed the "Bob Marley of the Gulf"[1] and has been called as being "the best musician in Bahrain's and Arab’s history".[2] He sang and performed in national concerts and multiple international music festivals..

He had been applauded for many of his songs such as Terhal, El-Bareha, and Balad Aini.

Biography[]

Bahar rose to celebrity status in Muharraq, Bahrain's third largest city, where his father was a fisherman. He also lived in Sharjah, where he had several friends and continues to have many supporters.[1]

His music band, Al Ekhwa which he formed in 1986[3] helped boost his popularity. He was the lead singer, guitarist and organist in the band.[2]

His popularity was mostly based around the gulf countries, of which the majority were in Oman and Bahrain.And he was a devoted Muslim

Discography[]

Ahibik Mout

Akher Resala

Balad Aini.

Dumue Aleayn

El-Bareha

Hatha Jiza Teeby

Jat Beedha

La Risayel

Maghrour Ala Shinho

Maqyulah

Mu Minni

Rahli min Hayati

Shasawy Lik

Talat Alghaybat

Terhal

Tesadig Aad

Yihoun Alaij

Death[]

Ali was admitted to the Salmaniya Medical Complex in Manama, on 30 June 2011, after suffering from shortness of breath. On 3 July, he died of kidney failure, caused by pneumonia at 11 am.[2]

See also[]

Citations[]

  1. ^ a b "Bahraini singer Ali Bahar, 50, dies". Gulf News. 3 July 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Renowned singer Ali Bahar mourned". Gulf Daily News. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  3. ^ Bartholome, Lynn; Hoppenstand, Gary (2007). The Greenwood encyclopedia of world popular culture, Volume 4. Greenwood Press. p. 218. ISBN 978-0-313-33274-6.

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