Mohammad Hisham Mahmoud Mohammad Abbas (Arabic: محمد هشام محمود محمد عباس; born September 13, 1963), commonly known as just Hisham Abbas ([heˈʃæːm ʕæbˈbæːs]), is an Egyptian pop singer best known for his hit song "Habibi Dah (Nari Narain)" and his religious song "Asmaa Allah al-husna".

Hisham Abbas
هشام عباس
Hisham Abbas performing at the International Garden, Cairo, Egypt (July 15, 2008)
Hisham Abbas performing at the International Garden, Cairo, Egypt (July 15, 2008)
Background information
Birth nameMohammad Hisham Mahmoud Mohammad Abbas
Also known asHisham Abbas
Born (1963-09-13) September 13, 1963 (age 61)
Cairo, Egypt
OriginShoubra, Egypt
GenresArabic pop, Egyptian music
OccupationsActor, singer
Years active1977–1978
Pats Band
1978–present
Solo Artist
LabelsAlam El Phan (2002–2007; 2019-present)

Biography

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Hisham Abbas was born in Cairo, Egypt. He had his primary education at Dar El Tefl school. Later on he enrolled in American University in Cairo and graduated with a major in mechanical engineering.

Abbas' career bloomed later on to release several songs. He became popular in the early 1990s with successful hits like "Wana Wana Wana", "Eineha El Sood", "Ta'ala", "Ya Leila", "Shoofi" and his most successful hit, "Habibi Dah (Nari Narain)" featuring Indian singer Jayashri. He currently has 10 solo studio albums to his credit. He received a number of awards, the most notable being Orbit's Arabic Song Award in 1997.[1]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Aamel Dagga (2019)
  • Matbatalesh (2009)
  • Ta'ala Gamby (2007)
  • Sebha Tehebbak (2004)
  • Gowwa F Alby (2002)
  • Habibi Dah (2001)
  • Kalam El Leil (1999)
  • Shoufi (1999)
  • Habaitha (1998)
  • Ya Leila (1997)
  • Gawabak (1996)
  • Zay El Awel (1995)
  • Hisham 95 (1995)
  • Ard El Sharq (1994)
  • Ta'ala (1994)
  • Hisham (1992)
  • Halah (1992)
  • Fainoh
  • Sahara

Collections/Compilations

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  • Ahla Ma Ghanna Hisham Abbas / From The Best of Hisham Abbas
  • Atfal
  • Hisham Abbas Collection'

Singles

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References

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  1. ^ Daily Star Egypt Archived February 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine