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Omar Khairat (born November 11, 1948) (Arabic: عمر خيرت) is an Egyptian musician. He has gained recognition for his versatile talents as a composer, pianist, conductor and arranger.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 11, 1948 Cairo, Egypt |
| Genres | Contemporary Arabic music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
Early life
editBorn in Cairo, Omar was raised in a family of musicians. His uncle, Abu Bakr Khairat, a composer and architect, established the Cairo Conservatoire.[2]
Career
editOmar was a drummer for the Egyptian rock band Les Petits Chats until 1971.[3][4]
Works
editIn January 2019, Omar Khairat performed a live concert in al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Release, Press. "17th Sheikh Zayed Book Award names renowned Egyptian musician Omar Khairat as Cultural Personality of the Year". Zawya.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "Egypt's Omar Khairat to perform live concert at Cairo Opera House in November". Egypt Independent. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ Egypt Independent, May 25, 2010 - From kittens to cats: Les Petits Chats reunite on stage - Louise Sarant
- ^ "Interview with Omar Khairat". Egypt Independent. 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "Winter at Tantora: Musical extravaganza at Saudi Arabia's Al-Ula heritage site". Arab News. 2018-12-07. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
