About
Yemeni musician and social media star who built a devoted following with his oud performances, covering popular songs and film or television themes on the traditional fretless, lute-like instrument. He shared his performances, covering pieces by artists such as Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd, on his self-titled YouTube channel, where he has garnered a dedicated audience of more than 800,000 subscribers.
Before Fame
He was entirely self-taught, learning to play the oud entirely by ear as opposed to through formal education. He played his first public performance in Cairo in 2007. In 2012, he relocated to the United States, where he continued to increase his online following.
Trivia
He has covered beloved international songs such as Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" and theme songs from celebrated films and shows like Game of Thrones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Hobbit, among many others.
Family Life
He tragically passed away in a traffic accident after having moved to New York in September 2022.
Associated With
He has performed for high-profile audiences including world leaders like Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and former U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton.
