Zakariyya Ahmad facts for kids
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Zakariyya Ahmad
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| زكريا أحـمـد | |
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| Born | 1896 |
| Died | 1961 (aged 64–65) Cairo, Egypt
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| Occupation | Composer, musician |
Zakariyya Ahmad (Arabic: زكريا أحمد) was a famous Egyptian musician and composer. He was born in 1896 in Faiyum, Egypt, and passed away in 1961. He created many different kinds of music during his life.
At first, he was known for singing religious songs. Later, he became very popular for writing music that celebrated Egypt. His music often used traditional Egyptian folk styles.
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Early Life and Musical Start
Zakariyya Ahmad was born in Faiyum, Egypt. His father was Egyptian, and his mother was Turkish. His parents helped him develop an early love for music.
He studied how to recite the Qur'an, which is the holy book of Islam. He learned from a well-known reciter named Mohamed Salama. This training helped him become a strong singer.
From 1919 to 1929, Zakariyya Ahmad sang religious songs. He was part of several music groups during this time.
Becoming a Popular Composer
Zakariyya Ahmad became very well-known when he started writing popular music. This new music often showed love for Egypt, which was becoming a modern nation. His songs helped people feel proud of their country.
His music style was greatly influenced by traditional Egyptian folk music. This means he used sounds and rhythms from old Egyptian songs.
Famous Works and Collaborations
Zakariyya Ahmad composed many different types of music. He wrote solo pieces for singers. He also created music for movies, known as film scores.
In 1931, he began working with Umm Kulthum, a very famous Egyptian singer. He composed many sentimental and patriotic songs for her. These songs were very popular with the public.
He also started writing operettas in 1924. An operetta is like a small, light opera with singing and speaking. Over his career, he created 56 operettas and 1,070 songs.
See also
- Zakariyya Ahmad para niños (in Spanish)
