Mohammed Abdel Wahab

Mohammed Abdel Wahab, also transliterated Mohammed Abd el-Wahaab (1907 - May, 1991), is a prominent 20th century Arab-Egyptian singer and composer. Born in Cairo, Egypt, Abdel Wahab played oud before the Prince of Poets Ahmed Shaoqi

Mohammed Abdel Wahab, also transliterated Mohammed Abd el-Wahaab (1907 - May, 1991), is a prominent 20th century Arab-Egyptian singer and composer. Born in Cairo, Egypt, Abdel Wahab played oud before the Prince of Poets Ahmed Shaoqi. Abdel Wahab acted in several movies. He composed 10 songs for Omm Kalthum (أم كلثوم). He was the first to do silent acting then record the singing in a later time. He did that in France, when faced some troubles shooting a film. He died in 1991.