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| birth_name = Gawaher Muhammad Ali Ahmed |
| birth_name = Gawaher Muhammad Ali Ahmed |
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| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1969}} |
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| birth_place = [[Dongola]], [[Sudan]] |
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| nationality = Sudanese and Egyptian |
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| years_active = 1995-present |
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'''Gawaher''' ({{ |
'''Gawaher''' ({{langx|ar|جواهر}} {{IPA|arz|ɡæˈwæːheɾ|}}, born 1969) is a [[Sudanese people|Sudanese]] singer and songwriter, who has been based in [[Cairo]] since 1995. She is known for mixing [[Nubia|Nubian]] and [[Shaabi|Shaabi music]] with [[Sub-Saharan Africa|sub-Saharan]] tunes. She has dual Sudanese and Egyptian nationality. |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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=== Youth and first recordings === |
=== Youth and first recordings === |
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Gawaher was born in [[Port Sudan]], where she lived |
Gawaher was born in [[Dongola]]. Shortly after she was born, she and her father moved to [[Port Sudan]], where she lived for the majority of her childhood and teenage years with her family. During her childhood, she developed an interest in music and sang during school celebrations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=جواهر - ﺃﺩﻭاﺭ ﻣﺘﻌﺪﺩﺓ فيلموجرافيا، صور، فيديو |url=https://elcinema.com/person/2123817/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=elCinema.com |language=ar}}</ref> She moved to [[Egypt]] in 1995, where the local music scene was stronger with more artists and music labels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mohamedsudan.tripod.com/gawaher/id10.html|title=Biography|website=mohamedsudan.tripod.com|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> |
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During her first years in Egypt, she performed in a hotel called |
During her first years in Egypt, she performed in a hotel called Aswan as a singer and [[Belly dance|belly dancer]] for tourists.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} She was later introduced to [[Shaabi]] music, which she then incorporated into her future projects. |
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Gawaher released her first studio album |
Gawaher released her first studio album titled "''Ḥikāyah Gharībah''" ("''Strange Story''") in 1995 under the label Ibn Al Khatib.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1-Jawaher-%D8%AD%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A8%D8%A9-Strang-Story/master/1379744|title=جواهر = Jawaher* - حكاية غريبة = Strang Story|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> The entire recording of this first album took place in Sudanese Arabic, showcasing a robust traditional Nubian flavor along with clear Sub-Saharan production and instrumentation. Although it had limited success, the release led the young performer to begin catching the attention of poets, producers, and publishers who were surprised by her strong voice. A local record label released the album in Saudi Arabia a year later. |
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In 1996, the singer released "Marat al-'ayām" |
In 1996, the singer released her second studio album "''Marat al-'ayām''." In this album, she collaborated with Sudanese composers and poets and wrote several songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1-Gawaher-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85/release/4221213|title=جواهر = Gawaher* - مرت الأيام|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> |
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=== Transition to Shaabi === |
=== Transition to Shaabi === |
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In 1997, Gawaher left Ibn Al Khatib, her former record label. In 1998, she signed a contract with a larger label that worked with more notable singers of the Egyptian music scene (such as [[Hamada Helal]] and Essam Karika). In that new phase of her career, she released "''Telefonak''", her third album, which is notable for a radical change of style from typical Sudanese melodies to Shaabi music.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%81%D9%88%D9%86%D9%83/master/1007956|title=جواهر - تليفونك|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> This album gave the singer her first hit songs, such as "''Hamada''". The success of these songs enabled her to record music videos and to perform on TV shows. |
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In 1999, Gawaher released "A Alkornĕyş", her fourth album, |
In 1999, Gawaher released "''A Alkornĕyş''", her fourth album, known for its titular track. The song was accompanied with a music video that was broadcast on Arabic music TV channels. Since then, her performances on TV shows started becoming more frequent. This release included a collaboration with Ashraf Abdou, a regular producer of singers such as [[Mohamed Mounir|Mohammed Mounir]], [[Latifa (singer)|Latifa]], and [[Hakim (Egyptian singer)|Hakim]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/2981306-أشرف-عبده|title=أشرف عبده|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> Thanks to the production and increased media attention, [[Rotana Mousica|Rotana]], a pan-Arabic music giant, released the album in the [[Levant|Levant region]] and the [[Gulf States Conference|Gulf states]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1-Gawaher-%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B4-Ala-Elkornesh/master/1379743|title=جواهر = Gawaher* - ع الكورنيش = Ala Elkornesh|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2024-11-28}}</ref> |
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In 2001, for her new album "''Samara''", Gawaher collaborated with new producers such as Saleh Abu al-Dahab, who produced in the past songs for artists such as [[Mohamed Fouad|Mohammed Fouad]] and [[Amr Diab]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/2979651-صالح-أبو-الدهب|title=صالح أبو الدهب|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> The most successful song of this release is "''Haylo''", which turned into a hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1-Gawaher-%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-Samara/master/1379745|title=جواهر = Gawaher* - سماره = Samara|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> |
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In 2003, the singer released her sixth album, Ana Laka, which was popular for its titular song and first single, which was also accompanied with a |
In 2003, the singer released her sixth album, "''Ana Laka''", which was popular for its titular song and first single, which was also accompanied with a promotional video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1-Gawaher-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%84%D9%83-Ana-Laka/master/1379746|title=جواهر = Gawaher* - أنا لك = Ana Laka|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> This time, she balanced her habitually cheerful and typically Shaabi songs with deeper and more melancholic songs such as "''Dawetek yama''", dedicated to her mother.<ref>{{Citation|title=Gawaher - Dawetk yamah / جواهر - دعوتك ياما|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yU7yHsPVQM|language=en|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> |
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=== Hiatus and comeback === |
=== Hiatus and comeback === |
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From 2004 |
From 2004 to 2008, Gawaher took four years of absence from the stage for personal reasons. Afterward, she returned to the music scene with new collaborators such as Tarek Abdel Gaber, who composed songs for artists such as [[Sherine]], [[Tamer Hosny]], [[Samira Said]], and [[Assala Nasri|Asala Nasri]] amongst others. "''Enday''", the title of the release, is notable for its nostalgic sound and its return to African sounds and the Sudanese dialect.<ref>{{Citation|title=Gawaher - Enday / جواهر - إندي|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeBgOPnXHRE|language=en|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/es/%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1-Gawaher-%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%8A-Enday/release/11958556|title=جواهر = Gawaher* - إندي = Enday|website=Discogs|language=es|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> Since then, the singer diminished her musical activity until 2015, when she started releasing new songs such as "''Gany alasmarany''", a version of a famous hit originally sung by the Saudi singing legend [[Etab]], marking her first song in the [[Gulf Arabic|Khaleeji Arabic dialect]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Gawaher - Gany Al Asmrany {{!}} جواهر - جاني الاسمراني|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3d-p3nSfrA|language=en|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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=== Studio albums === |
=== Studio albums === |
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* Ħekaya Ğarib (1995) |
* ''Ħekaya Ğarib'' (1995) |
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* Maret Aleyam (1996) |
* ''Maret Aleyam'' (1996) |
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* Telefonak (1998) |
* ''Telefonak'' (1998) |
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* A Alkornĕyş (1999) |
* ''A Alkornĕyş'' (1999) |
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* Samara (2001) |
* ''Samara'' (2001) |
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* Ana Laka (2003) |
* ''Ana Laka'' (2003) |
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* Enday (2008) |
* ''Enday'' (2008) |
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=== Singles === |
=== Singles === |
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* Ħekaya Ğarib (1995) |
* ''Ħekaya Ğarib'' (1995) |
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* Maret Aleyam (1996) |
* ''Maret Aleyam'' (1996) |
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* Hamada (1998) |
* ''Hamada'' (1998) |
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* ''Telefonak'' (1998) |
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* A Alkornĕyş (1999) |
* ''A Alkornĕyş'' (1999) |
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* Heylo (2001) |
* ''Heylo'' (2001) |
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* Gawzahlo (2001) |
* ''Gawzahlo'' (2001) |
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* Al Korneish (2001) |
* ''Al Korneish'' (2001) |
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* Samara (2001) |
* ''Samara'' (2001) |
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* Ana Laka (2003) |
* ''Ana Laka'' (2003) |
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* Dawetek Yama (2003) |
* ''Dawetek Yama'' (2003) |
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* Enday (2008) |
* ''Enday'' (2008) |
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* Gany el Asmarany (2015) |
* ''Gany el Asmarany'' (2015) |
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* Yadania w Hadany (2016) |
* ''Yadania w Hadany'' (2016) |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Gawaher (جواهر) | |
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جواهر | |
Born | Gawaher Muhammad Ali Ahmed 1969 (age 55–56) |
Nationality | Sudanese and Egyptian |
Occupation(s) | Singer and songwriter |
Years active | 1995-present |
Musical career | |
Origin | Sudan |
Genres | Shaabi, Arabic pop, Folk, Pop-Folk |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
Labels | Ibn Al Khatib, High Quality, Rotana |
Gawaher (Arabic: جواهر [ɡæˈwæːheɾ], born 1969) is a Sudanese singer and songwriter, who has been based in Cairo since 1995. She is known for mixing Nubian and Shaabi music with sub-Saharan tunes. She has dual Sudanese and Egyptian nationality.
Biography
[edit]Youth and first recordings
[edit]Gawaher was born in Dongola. Shortly after she was born, she and her father moved to Port Sudan, where she lived for the majority of her childhood and teenage years with her family. During her childhood, she developed an interest in music and sang during school celebrations.[1] She moved to Egypt in 1995, where the local music scene was stronger with more artists and music labels.[2]
During her first years in Egypt, she performed in a hotel called Aswan as a singer and belly dancer for tourists.[citation needed] She was later introduced to Shaabi music, which she then incorporated into her future projects.
Gawaher released her first studio album titled "Ḥikāyah Gharībah" ("Strange Story") in 1995 under the label Ibn Al Khatib.[3] The entire recording of this first album took place in Sudanese Arabic, showcasing a robust traditional Nubian flavor along with clear Sub-Saharan production and instrumentation. Although it had limited success, the release led the young performer to begin catching the attention of poets, producers, and publishers who were surprised by her strong voice. A local record label released the album in Saudi Arabia a year later.
In 1996, the singer released her second studio album "Marat al-'ayām." In this album, she collaborated with Sudanese composers and poets and wrote several songs.[4]
Transition to Shaabi
[edit]In 1997, Gawaher left Ibn Al Khatib, her former record label. In 1998, she signed a contract with a larger label that worked with more notable singers of the Egyptian music scene (such as Hamada Helal and Essam Karika). In that new phase of her career, she released "Telefonak", her third album, which is notable for a radical change of style from typical Sudanese melodies to Shaabi music.[5] This album gave the singer her first hit songs, such as "Hamada". The success of these songs enabled her to record music videos and to perform on TV shows.
In 1999, Gawaher released "A Alkornĕyş", her fourth album, known for its titular track. The song was accompanied with a music video that was broadcast on Arabic music TV channels. Since then, her performances on TV shows started becoming more frequent. This release included a collaboration with Ashraf Abdou, a regular producer of singers such as Mohammed Mounir, Latifa, and Hakim.[6] Thanks to the production and increased media attention, Rotana, a pan-Arabic music giant, released the album in the Levant region and the Gulf states.[7]
In 2001, for her new album "Samara", Gawaher collaborated with new producers such as Saleh Abu al-Dahab, who produced in the past songs for artists such as Mohammed Fouad and Amr Diab.[8] The most successful song of this release is "Haylo", which turned into a hit.[9]
In 2003, the singer released her sixth album, "Ana Laka", which was popular for its titular song and first single, which was also accompanied with a promotional video.[10] This time, she balanced her habitually cheerful and typically Shaabi songs with deeper and more melancholic songs such as "Dawetek yama", dedicated to her mother.[11]
Hiatus and comeback
[edit]From 2004 to 2008, Gawaher took four years of absence from the stage for personal reasons. Afterward, she returned to the music scene with new collaborators such as Tarek Abdel Gaber, who composed songs for artists such as Sherine, Tamer Hosny, Samira Said, and Asala Nasri amongst others. "Enday", the title of the release, is notable for its nostalgic sound and its return to African sounds and the Sudanese dialect.[12][13] Since then, the singer diminished her musical activity until 2015, when she started releasing new songs such as "Gany alasmarany", a version of a famous hit originally sung by the Saudi singing legend Etab, marking her first song in the Khaleeji Arabic dialect.[14]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Ħekaya Ğarib (1995)
- Maret Aleyam (1996)
- Telefonak (1998)
- A Alkornĕyş (1999)
- Samara (2001)
- Ana Laka (2003)
- Enday (2008)
Singles
[edit]- Ħekaya Ğarib (1995)
- Maret Aleyam (1996)
- Hamada (1998)
- Telefonak (1998)
- A Alkornĕyş (1999)
- Heylo (2001)
- Gawzahlo (2001)
- Al Korneish (2001)
- Samara (2001)
- Ana Laka (2003)
- Dawetek Yama (2003)
- Enday (2008)
- Gany el Asmarany (2015)
- Yadania w Hadany (2016)
References
[edit]- ^ "جواهر - ﺃﺩﻭاﺭ ﻣﺘﻌﺪﺩﺓ فيلموجرافيا، صور، فيديو". elCinema.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Biography". mohamedsudan.tripod.com. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "جواهر = Jawaher* - حكاية غريبة = Strang Story". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - مرت الأيام". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "جواهر - تليفونك". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "أشرف عبده". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - ع الكورنيش = Ala Elkornesh". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "صالح أبو الدهب". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - سماره = Samara". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - أنا لك = Ana Laka". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ Gawaher - Dawetk yamah / جواهر - دعوتك ياما, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ Gawaher - Enday / جواهر - إندي, retrieved 2020-02-07
- ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - إندي = Enday". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ Gawaher - Gany Al Asmrany | جواهر - جاني الاسمراني, retrieved 2020-02-07