Hamid El Shaeri

about

Hamid el-Shaeri was born in the Libyan city of Benghazi, studied aviation in England, studied music in Cairo, and settled permanently in Egypt in 1974, after witnessing Colonel Gadaffi's public burning of western musical instruments. A refugee from his own country's hostile anti-modern policies, he steadily made a name for himself as Egypt's leading champion of westernized synthesizer pop, known as Al-jil (generation music). More a deft blending of sounds than a simple music importation, Al-jil has all the dance appeal an array of samplers and synths can serve up, tempered by a distinctively Middle Eastern melodic sound. His 1988 hit single, "Lolaiki," recorded with Ali Hamaida, is said to have sold more than a million cassettes between 1988 and 1999. Although the establishment turns its nose up at Al-jil, it clearly has a wide and enduring appeal. ~ Leon Jackson, All Music Guide User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

The SLAM! Years: 1983 - 1988 (Habibi Funk 018)

Kawahel

Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection of Music from the Arab World (Habibi Funk 007)

Tape 19.11 / Ayonha

Arabic Groove

Einy

Ghazaly

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Sans Titre / Ayonha

Putumayo Presents: Arabic Groove

Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection of Music from the Arab World

Shara

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Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection of Music from the Arab World (Part 2) (Habibi Funk 015)

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