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'''Antoine Kaldas'''<ref name=AutobiographyPP10and17/> ({{lang-ar|طوني قلدس}}, ; born January 20, 1984), known professionally as '''Tony Kaldas''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|j|ɑː|n|i|}} {{respell|YAH|<small>nee</small>}}), is a Egyptian-Greek [[singer]], [[composer]], [[performer]], and [[healer] who has spent his first 25 years in Egypt.
'''Antoine Kaldas''' ({{langx|ar|طوني قلدس}}; born January 20, 1984), also known as '''Tony Kaldas''', is an Egyptian-Greek singer, composer, performer, and [[healer (alternative medicine)|healer]] who spent his first 25 years in Egypt.


He blends several genres, notably [[jazz]], classical, pop, and [[world music]], and languages through his songs and concerts in an attempt create a variety of unique pieces.
Tony expressed his artistic talents since he was 4 years old by imitating actors and actresses after watching any film or a play shown on the television. Due to the restricted life that his parents weren't appreciating his artistic expression when he was a child and he had to stop showing his talent for longtime. Once, he reached 16 years old,[[Tony Kaldas]] sang one religious song in French and since then the singing career starts to open for him. His incredible talent of blending [[jazz]], [[classical music|classical]], [[pop]], and [[world music]] was shown through his songs and the concerts he performed by mixing several genres and languages to create predominantly different works.
Tony studied Classic singing for 6 years in Cairo Opera house aside the studies in Architecture. Due to the many talents, Tony was called by the press that he is one of the few multi-potentialists in the world who could learn and do several things. Looking at Tony's career, it is full of different learning and works he did. Tony studied architecture and he worked for years aside singing as an underground singer and as an Art Director, Graphic Designer, Retoucher and Digital Marketeer; which taught him a lot about other sides of arts combining them with business and practical practices. Tony also used his intuition and his healing talent through studying different type of healing practices like Quantum Touch, Chakra Healing, Hypnotherapy and combining them with his knowledge in music and voice. Important to mention, his works as a Voice Over, enriched his experience through singing and acting in the Arabic versions of Disney movies and for commercial advertisements as well.


Tony received an international recognition from [[Time for Peace]] in Brussels in 2012 representing the Middle East in an Arabic song, written by the latest [[Gibran Khalil Gibran]], composed and performed by Tony himself.

Due to the mix of nationalities in Tony's family, it enriched his taste of music and talents which was expressed and still expressing in his life and his works.


Kaldas studied classical singing for 6 years at the [[Cairo Opera House]] while also studying architecture. Kaldas studied architecture and worked for years as an underground singer, as well as an art director, graphic designer, retoucher and digital marketer. He also worked as a voice actor for Arabic versions of Disney movies and commercial advertisements. Additionally, Kaldas has studied different types of healing practices, such as quantum touch, chakra healing, and hypnotherapy, combining these methods with his knowledge of music and voice <!-- Elaborate on this if possible -->.


His performance in Brussels, in 2012, representing the Middle East in an Arabic song, was written by the late [[Gibran Khalil Gibran]], and composed & performed by Kaldas himself.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Tony was born January, 1984 in [[Cairo]], Egypt, the son of an Egyptian father and a Greek mother. He displayed musical talent at a young age, performing musicals at the age of 4. His parents were resistant as they were afraid that he will not study and this will affect his life negatively. After many ways to convince his family, Tony failed to stand up for his talent and he blocked it instead for longtime. The self-taught musician continues to use the "musical shorthand" that he developed as a child, rather than employing traditional [[musical notation]].
Kaldas was born on January 20, 1984 in [[Cairo]], Egypt, the son of an Egyptian father and a Greek mother. He displayed musical talent at a young age, performing musicals at the age of 4. His parents were resistant as they were afraid that he would not commit to his studies and that this would negatively affect his life. Kaldas was unable to convince his family otherwise and was thus unable to pursue his musical interests for years to come. The self-taught musician continues to use a "musical shorthand" that he developed as a child, rather than employing traditional [[musical notation]].However, the house was full of different music throughout the day, which Kaldas believed to be an important influence for him.

However, the house was always full of different music playing throughout the day, which Tony believes that this was one of the important learning for him, as listening is half of the work and he was lucky to be present among a family that they like listening to different kind of music and songs.


Kaldas has developed a passion for artistic expression as early on as four years by imitating actors and actresses after watching films and plays shown on television. Upon turning sixteen, Kaldas sang a religious French song that launched his musical career.
Tony went to the French school at 1989 [[College des Freres]] which it was a great influence on his personality and his taste of expressing that continued with him afterward.


He went to a French school in 1989, [[Collège des Frères (Bab al-Louq)|College des Freres]], which had a great influence on his personality and expression that continued with him afterward.
In 2003, Tony studied [[Classical Singing]] at [[Cairo Opera House]] in parallel with his studies in the Architecture university, he always had the example of the singer [[Asmahan]] as she was one of the Arabic singers could sing different genres and styles, and she studied classical singing for sometime. His love for [[Asmahan]] started at age 9, which everyone was astonished that a child listen to a singer died on 1944, which is 40 years before he was even born. Tony always felt that there is a connection with her in a way or another.


In 2003, Kaldas studied Classical Singing at [[Cairo Opera House]] along with his studies at the architecture university. He was greatly inspired by the singer [[Asmahan|Asmaha]], as she was an Arabic singer that could sing in different genres and styles and studied classical music for sometime.


==Music career==
==Music career==
In 2000 Tony joined the French Christian Choir in Cairo ,he displayed a great talent in singing which was a surprise for his parents in the first time they heard him. His father couldn't believe that this was his voice when he listened it on the cassette tape and Tony had to sing live in front of him as a proof.
In 2000, Kaldas joined the French Christian Choir in Cairo. Soon after, he began performing in Egyptian venues and eventually around the world.


===2012: ''Living Abroad''===

After his nomination for the Peace Prize in Brussels in January 2012, and his performance in Paris afterward, Kaldas decided to live in France for some time to be able to learn new vocal techniques and start singing in different countries. Kaldas lived in Paris, Lille, and then moved to Cambridge and then London.

===2012: ''Living Abroad===

After his nomination for the Peace Prize in Brussels in January 2012, and his performance in Paris afterward, he decided to live abroad in France for sometime to be able to learn new vocal techniques and start singing in different country.

Tony lived in Paris, Lille, then moved to Cambridge and London. His travelling was more about knowing himself more than singing and performing as he intended on the first place.


==Influences, music and concerts==
==Influences, music and concerts==


===Musical Influences===
===Musical Influences===
From childhood, Tony accepted a wide variety of musical styles, listening to radio stations from Northern Africa, Arab countries, and Europe. Tonys music has been said to reflect his encounters with cultures around the world.
From childhood, Kaldas accepted a wide variety of musical styles, listening to radio stations from Northern Africa, Arab countries, and Europe. His music has been said to reflect his encounters with cultures around the world.


The mixture in his family was translated through the choice of songs chosen by his family, as he was raised listening to Classical singing, Arabic, Greek, French, Italian, Spanish and English songs, along with the classical music. This mixture was expressed later through his talent and voice by always mixing different genres together and being one of the first musicians and singers in the Middle East creating fusion on stage.
Tony claims to have had [[absolute pitch|perfect pitch]] since childhood.

Kaldas claims to have had a [[absolute pitch|perfect pitch]] since childhood.


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===Concerts===
===Concerts===
Kaldas sang [[cover version]]s of songs sung by the Arabic superstars such as Fairuz, [[Abdel Halim Hafez]], [[Mohamed Abdel Wahab]], [[Umm Kulthum]], and Nour el Hoda. He has also sung covers from [[Charles Aznavour]], [[Édith Piaf]], [[Mireille Mathieu]], [[Frédéric François]], [[Jacques Brel]], [[Elvis Presley]], [[Frank Sinatra]], and [[Nat King Cole]].

*In 2005, he sang cover versions of songs from [[Umm Kulthum]] and [[Asmahan]] like "Raq el habeeb", "Gholbt asaleh", "Fakarouny", "Nawet adary alamy", "Emta hataeraf", "Layaly el ons", and "Ya layaly el bishr". He also sang cover versions of songs by the Lebanese singer [[Majida El Roumi]] like "Enta el mady", "Matra'ak bi alby", "Lawen maey el ayam", "Beirut set el donya", and "Am yesaalouny".
ony sang [[cover version]]s of songs sung by the Arabic Super-stars :Fairuz, [[Abdel Halim Hafez]], [[Mohamed Abdel Wahab]], [[Umm Kulthum]], Nour el Hoda etc... and from the Worldwide he used to sing for [[Charles Aznavour]], [[Édith Piaf]], [[Mireille Mathieu]], [[Frédéric François]], [[Jacques Brel]], [[Elvis Presley]], [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Nat King Cole]], etc..
*In December 2006, he sang a concert of [[cover version]]s under the name of (Tony Kaldas sings [[Charles Aznavour]]) at Chateau de Ghouri in Egypt.
*In 2005 Tony sang cover versions of [[Umm Kulthum]] and [[Asmahan]] many songs like: "Raq el habeeb, Gholbt asaleh, Fakarouny, Nawet adary alamy, Emta hataeraf, Layaly el ons, Ya layaly el bishr, etc. He also sang cover versions of the Lebanese singer [[Majida El Roumi]] many songs from her big repertoire like: Enta el mady, Matra'ak bi alby, Lawen maey el ayam, Beirut set el donya, Am yesaalouny, etc...)
*Kaldas sang in some arias from Aria Antiche and opera roles like [[La Traviata]] and [[Tosca]].
*In December 2006 he sang a concert of [[cover version]]s under the name of (Tony Kaldas sings [[Charles Aznavour]]) at Chateau de Ghouri in Egypt.
*In September 2007, he sang in a Common Concert with the soprano Maysa Orensa, a big repertoire containing Arabic, French, Italian, German songs at the [[Cairo Opera]] House
*Also he sang in some Opera Recitals many Arias from Aria Antiche and Opera Roles Like [[La Traviata]], [[Tosca]], and others.
*in September 2007, he sang in a Common Concert with the soprano Maysa Orensa, a big repertoire containing Arabic, French, Italian, German songs at the [[Cairo Opera]] House
*In October 2007, he sang with the Egyptian singer Rania Shaalan in one of her concerts in Gomhoreya Theatre Cairo Opera House
*Between 2006 and 2007, he did 3 religious songs and he wrote and sang a song about the Lebanese superstar [[Majida El Roumi]] as a dedication to her voice. The song was called "Negma men negoum el sama"<ref>{{cite web|author=Elaph Publishing Limited |url=http://www.elaph.com/ElaphWeb/Music/2007/1/204707.htm |title=محبّو ماجدة الرّومي يكرّمونها على طريقتهم |website=Elaph.com |date= January 18, 2007|accessdate=2020-03-10}}</ref>
*In October 2007, he sang with the Egyptian singer Rania Shaalan in one of her concert in Gomhoreya Theatre - Cairo Opera House
*On June 27, in The Opera House – Gomhoureya Theatre.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mawaly.com/news/6618/1.html |title=Mawaly - الفنان الشاب المصري طوني قلدس يحتفل بيوبيل جبران ...ويقدم جبران ولبنان |accessdate=March 8, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417051740/http://www.mawaly.com/news/6618/1.html |archivedate=April 17, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alnaddy.com/fan/12103_%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1_%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%8A_%D8%A8%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%89_%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%B7%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=March 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707115457/http://www.alnaddy.com/fan/12103_%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1_%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%8A_%D8%A8%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%89_%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%B7%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1.html |archivedate=July 7, 2011 }} Tony Kaldas and Gibran khalil Gibran</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alnaddy.com/fan/12141_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%89_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%A8_%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%86%D9%89_%D9%82%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B3_%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=March 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707120009/http://www.alnaddy.com/fan/12141_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%89_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%A8_%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%86%D9%89_%D9%82%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B3_%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86.html |archivedate=July 7, 2011 }} Gibran & Lebanon with Tony Kaldas</ref>
*During 2006-2007, he did 3 religious songs and he wrote and sang a song about the Lebanese superstar [[Majida El Roumi]] as a dedication to her voice. The song was called "Negma men negoum el sama"<ref>http://www.elaph.com/ElaphWeb/Music/2007/1/204707.htm</ref>
*On July 16 in [[Bibliotheca Alexandrina]] – Open Air Theatre.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youm7.com/News.asp?NewsID=25928&SecID=48&IssueID=0 |title=اليوم السابع &#124; طونى قلدس يحتفل بيوبيل جبران |website=www.youm7.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107035625/http://www.youm7.com/News.asp?NewsID=25928&SecID=48&IssueID=0 |archive-date=7 January 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
*2008 was a year of success at the Jubilee 125 years of the Lebanese poet, painter and writer [[Khalil Gibran]].<ref>[[Gibran Khalil]]</ref>
*In September 2008, Kaldas performed at Diwan Bookstore a Ramadan Night, which was covered by the ''Daily News'' (Egypt)<ref>Fayed, Ismail [http://www.thedailynewsegypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=16529 A nostalgic evening with Tony Kaldas], ''Daily News'' (Egypt), September 17, 2008. Accessed 245 February 2009.</ref>
*On June 27, in The Opera House - Gomhoureya Theatre.<ref>http://www.mawaly.com/news/6618/1.html</ref><ref>http://www.alnaddy.com/fan/12103_%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1_%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%8A_%D8%A8%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%89_%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%B7%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1.html Tony Kaldas and Gibran khalil Gibran</ref><ref>http://www.alnaddy.com/fan/12141_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%89_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%A8_%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%86%D9%89_%D9%82%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B3_%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86.html Gibran & Lebanon with Tony Kaldas</ref>
* In 2009, he performed on 2 occasions in Smash Club, celebrating the Valentine's Day and Sham el nessim.
*On July 16 in [[Bibliotheca Alexandrina]] - Open Air Theatre.<ref>http://www.youm7.com/News.asp?NewsID=25928&SecID=48&IssueID=0</ref>
* In June 2009, he commemorating the Lebanese writer Mansour Rahbani in Sawy Culturewheel, covered by OTV, ON TV, ANA TV and Nile Live TV, and media presses Elaph and radio stations.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.elaph.com/Web/Music/2009/6/452681.htm |title=طوني قلدس يُكرم الراحل منصور الرحباني في ساقية الصاوي |website=Elaph.com |date= June 19, 2009|accessdate=2020-03-10}}</ref>
*2008 Performed at Diwan Bookstore a Ramadan Night, a nostalgic night in September which was covered by the ''Daily News'' (Egypt)<ref>Fayed, Ismail [http://www.thedailynewsegypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=16529 A nostalgic evening with Tony Kaldas], ''Daily News'' (Egypt), September 17, 2008. Accessed 245 February 2009.</ref>
* In September 2009, he performed a concert in Cairo Opera House singing for Fairuz, Halim and his own songs from Gibran Khalil Gibran words "You are my brother", "My soul"<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://new.mawaly.com/news/article/14454.html |title = اخبار موالي &#124; طونى قلدس فنان مصري من الفنانين القلائل فى العالم العربى |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715185220/http://new.mawaly.com/news/article/14454.html |archive-date=15 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 2009 he performed on 2 occasions in Smash Club celebrating the Valentine's Day and Sham el nessim.
* In 2011, Kaldas celebrated 70 years on Besame Mucho song with the help of the Mexican Embassy in Cairo for the copyrights and the song renewed with Arabic lyrics and different arrangement mixing Jazz, Latin and Oriental.
* June 2009, commemorating the Lebanese writer Mansour Rahbani in Sawy Culturewheel, covered by OTV, ON TV, ANA TV and Nile Live TV, and media presses Elaph and Radio stations.<ref>http://www.elaph.com/Web/Music/2009/6/452681.htm</ref>
* In 2011, he released after the Egyptian revolution a song clip from the lyrics of the international Lebanese writer and poet Gibran Khalil Gibran for the religious tolerance and the song is the official work for the Peace day 2011 and showed on 25 channels around the world
* September 2009, he performed a big concert in Cairo Opera House singing for Fairuz, Halim and his own songs from Gibran Khalil Gibran words "You are my brother", "My soul"<ref>http://new.mawaly.com/news/article/14454.html</ref>
* In 2012, he was nominated for the Music Peace Prize in Brussels.
* 2011, Tony celebrated 70 years on Besame Mucho song with the help of the Mexican Embassy in Cairo for the copyrights and the song renewed with Arabic lyrics and different arrangement mixing Jazz, Latin and Oriental.
* In 2012, Kaldas was chosen to be part of the music project "One Prayer" in Oslo, Norway in October.
* 2011, Tony released after the Egyptian revolution a song clip from the lyrics of the international Lebanese writer and poet Gibran Khalil Gibran for the religious tolerance and the song is the official work for the Peace day 2011 and showed on 25 channels around the world
* 2012, Tony was nominated for the Music Peace Prize in Brussels, which he was one among important international performers.
* 2012, Tony was chosen to be part of the big music project 'One Prayer' in Oslo, Norway in October, he composed his part and wrote the lyrics on a music already prepared for the performers to perform on it. Tony presented the whole Arabic world with his part.

Tony's concerts are known for the fusion performed and mixing different instruments and languages together to prove the oneness of humanity.


==Honors, awards and distinctions==
==Honors, awards and distinctions==
Kaldas was honored in Brussels European Parliament in 2012 and he was nominated for the Music Peace Prize Time for Peace; he was the first Arabic/Greek singer was nominated for this prize.

Tony was honoured in Brussels European Parliament in 2012 and he was nominated for the Music Peace Prize [[Time for Peace]], Tony was the first Arabic/Greek singer was nominated for this prize.

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== See also ==
== See also ==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.tonykaldas.com Official web site]
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7372202126 Official Fan Club]

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Tony Kaldas
طونى قلدس
Background information
Birth nameAntoine Kaldas
Born (1984-01-20) January 20, 1984 (age 40)
GenresPop music

Jazz Oriental Classic

Chanson
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actor, composer, art director
InstrumentVocal ukulele
Years active2007–present
Websitewww.tonykaldas.com

Antoine Kaldas (Arabic: طوني قلدس; born January 20, 1984), also known as Tony Kaldas, is an Egyptian-Greek singer, composer, performer, and healer who spent his first 25 years in Egypt.

He blends several genres, notably jazz, classical, pop, and world music, and languages through his songs and concerts in an attempt create a variety of unique pieces.

Kaldas studied classical singing for 6 years at the Cairo Opera House while also studying architecture. Kaldas studied architecture and worked for years as an underground singer, as well as an art director, graphic designer, retoucher and digital marketer. He also worked as a voice actor for Arabic versions of Disney movies and commercial advertisements. Additionally, Kaldas has studied different types of healing practices, such as quantum touch, chakra healing, and hypnotherapy, combining these methods with his knowledge of music and voice .

His performance in Brussels, in 2012, representing the Middle East in an Arabic song, was written by the late Gibran Khalil Gibran, and composed & performed by Kaldas himself.

Early life

[edit]

Kaldas was born on January 20, 1984 in Cairo, Egypt, the son of an Egyptian father and a Greek mother. He displayed musical talent at a young age, performing musicals at the age of 4. His parents were resistant as they were afraid that he would not commit to his studies and that this would negatively affect his life. Kaldas was unable to convince his family otherwise and was thus unable to pursue his musical interests for years to come. The self-taught musician continues to use a "musical shorthand" that he developed as a child, rather than employing traditional musical notation.However, the house was full of different music throughout the day, which Kaldas believed to be an important influence for him.

Kaldas has developed a passion for artistic expression as early on as four years by imitating actors and actresses after watching films and plays shown on television. Upon turning sixteen, Kaldas sang a religious French song that launched his musical career.

He went to a French school in 1989, College des Freres, which had a great influence on his personality and expression that continued with him afterward.

In 2003, Kaldas studied Classical Singing at Cairo Opera House along with his studies at the architecture university. He was greatly inspired by the singer Asmaha, as she was an Arabic singer that could sing in different genres and styles and studied classical music for sometime.

Music career

[edit]

In 2000, Kaldas joined the French Christian Choir in Cairo. Soon after, he began performing in Egyptian venues and eventually around the world.

2012: Living Abroad

[edit]

After his nomination for the Peace Prize in Brussels in January 2012, and his performance in Paris afterward, Kaldas decided to live in France for some time to be able to learn new vocal techniques and start singing in different countries. Kaldas lived in Paris, Lille, and then moved to Cambridge and then London.

Influences, music and concerts

[edit]

Musical Influences

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From childhood, Kaldas accepted a wide variety of musical styles, listening to radio stations from Northern Africa, Arab countries, and Europe. His music has been said to reflect his encounters with cultures around the world.

The mixture in his family was translated through the choice of songs chosen by his family, as he was raised listening to Classical singing, Arabic, Greek, French, Italian, Spanish and English songs, along with the classical music. This mixture was expressed later through his talent and voice by always mixing different genres together and being one of the first musicians and singers in the Middle East creating fusion on stage.

Kaldas claims to have had a perfect pitch since childhood.

A single thought

I found it strange that people are fighting about God, who is going to win in the end and they forgot that God created us, how we can be separated from him, God lives inside us. if we remove the idea of the prize after death and live our life with love and peace with every human being knowing that we are one from one source, life will be great

Concert's closing comments,
Live at Brussels
January 2012

Concerts

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Kaldas sang cover versions of songs sung by the Arabic superstars such as Fairuz, Abdel Halim Hafez, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Umm Kulthum, and Nour el Hoda. He has also sung covers from Charles Aznavour, Édith Piaf, Mireille Mathieu, Frédéric François, Jacques Brel, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole.

  • In 2005, he sang cover versions of songs from Umm Kulthum and Asmahan like "Raq el habeeb", "Gholbt asaleh", "Fakarouny", "Nawet adary alamy", "Emta hataeraf", "Layaly el ons", and "Ya layaly el bishr". He also sang cover versions of songs by the Lebanese singer Majida El Roumi like "Enta el mady", "Matra'ak bi alby", "Lawen maey el ayam", "Beirut set el donya", and "Am yesaalouny".
  • In December 2006, he sang a concert of cover versions under the name of (Tony Kaldas sings Charles Aznavour) at Chateau de Ghouri in Egypt.
  • Kaldas sang in some arias from Aria Antiche and opera roles like La Traviata and Tosca.
  • In September 2007, he sang in a Common Concert with the soprano Maysa Orensa, a big repertoire containing Arabic, French, Italian, German songs at the Cairo Opera House
  • In October 2007, he sang with the Egyptian singer Rania Shaalan in one of her concerts in Gomhoreya Theatre – Cairo Opera House
  • Between 2006 and 2007, he did 3 religious songs and he wrote and sang a song about the Lebanese superstar Majida El Roumi as a dedication to her voice. The song was called "Negma men negoum el sama"[1]
  • On June 27, in The Opera House – Gomhoureya Theatre.[2][3][4]
  • On July 16 in Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Open Air Theatre.[5]
  • In September 2008, Kaldas performed at Diwan Bookstore a Ramadan Night, which was covered by the Daily News (Egypt)[6]
  • In 2009, he performed on 2 occasions in Smash Club, celebrating the Valentine's Day and Sham el nessim.
  • In June 2009, he commemorating the Lebanese writer Mansour Rahbani in Sawy Culturewheel, covered by OTV, ON TV, ANA TV and Nile Live TV, and media presses Elaph and radio stations.[7]
  • In September 2009, he performed a concert in Cairo Opera House singing for Fairuz, Halim and his own songs from Gibran Khalil Gibran words "You are my brother", "My soul"[8]
  • In 2011, Kaldas celebrated 70 years on Besame Mucho song with the help of the Mexican Embassy in Cairo for the copyrights and the song renewed with Arabic lyrics and different arrangement mixing Jazz, Latin and Oriental.
  • In 2011, he released after the Egyptian revolution a song clip from the lyrics of the international Lebanese writer and poet Gibran Khalil Gibran for the religious tolerance and the song is the official work for the Peace day 2011 and showed on 25 channels around the world
  • In 2012, he was nominated for the Music Peace Prize in Brussels.
  • In 2012, Kaldas was chosen to be part of the music project "One Prayer" in Oslo, Norway in October.

Honors, awards and distinctions

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Kaldas was honored in Brussels European Parliament in 2012 and he was nominated for the Music Peace Prize Time for Peace; he was the first Arabic/Greek singer was nominated for this prize.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Elaph Publishing Limited (January 18, 2007). "محبّو ماجدة الرّومي يكرّمونها على طريقتهم". Elaph.com. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Mawaly - الفنان الشاب المصري طوني قلدس يحتفل بيوبيل جبران ...ويقدم جبران ولبنان". Archived from the original on April 17, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2009.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved March 10, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Tony Kaldas and Gibran khalil Gibran
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved March 10, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Gibran & Lebanon with Tony Kaldas
  5. ^ "اليوم السابع | طونى قلدس يحتفل بيوبيل جبران". www.youm7.com. Archived from the original on January 7, 2010. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  6. ^ Fayed, Ismail A nostalgic evening with Tony Kaldas, Daily News (Egypt), September 17, 2008. Accessed 245 February 2009.
  7. ^ "طوني قلدس يُكرم الراحل منصور الرحباني في ساقية الصاوي". Elaph.com. June 19, 2009. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "اخبار موالي | طونى قلدس فنان مصري من الفنانين القلائل فى العالم العربى". Archived from the original on July 15, 2012.
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