Hany Shaker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hany Shaker
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| Birth name | Hany Abdel Aziz Shaker هاني عبدالعزيز شاكر |
| Born | December 21, 1952 Cairo, Egypt |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
Hany Shaker (born December 21, 1952) is a famous Egyptian singer, actor, and composer. He is known for his beautiful voice and long career in music.
Hany first appeared in public as a young singer. He sang with the Abd El Halim Hafez Choral Group in a song called "Sora." Later, he played the role of young Sayed Darwish in the movie Sayed Darwish.
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Hany Shaker's Life and Music
Early Life and First Steps
Hany Shaker started his music journey when he was very young. He learned to play the piano as a child. His mother helped him a lot with his training and career.
After finishing high school in the early 1970s, Hany studied music. He went to the famous Cairo Conservatoire to learn more.
Becoming a Star
Hany had his first big hit song in December 1972. It was called "Heloua ya Dounia," which means "It's a Wonderful Life." This song helped him start his amazing music career.
At that time, there were many legendary singers like Umm Kulthum and Abdel Halim Hafez. Even with these big stars, Hany became well-known. He says that Abdel Halim Hafez greatly influenced his music.
Success in Lebanon
In 1974, Hany was invited to sing in a concert in Lebanon. The concert was a huge success! Since then, Hany has been very popular in Lebanon.
Popular Songs and Movies
Hany released many popular songs early in his career. Some of these hits include "Siboni Aheb" (Let me love) and "Kida Bardo Ya Amar" (It's not fair, oh Moon).
During the 1970s, Hany also performed in two famous plays. These were "Cinderella" and "Egypt." He also starred in three romantic movies: When love sings, We live for love, and I love this and want that.
Hany as a Songwriter
Throughout his long career, Hany Shaker has shown he is more than just a singer. He also writes his own songs. For example, he wrote all the songs on his Albi Maloh album in the early 1990s. This album had eight hit songs.
He also worked with many famous composers. These include Salah El Sharnoubi, Tarik Akif, and Mohamed Sultan.
Music Style and Video Clips
Hany loves traditional Egyptian music. However, he also enjoys modern songs that reflect today's world. He sees his music as a mix of old and new styles.
In the late 1980s and 1990s, Hany started acting in his music videos. Some of these videos were for songs like "Lao Ya’ni" and "Albi Maloh."
See also
In Spanish: Hany Shaker para niños
