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| birth_place = [[Port Sudan]], [[Sudan]]
| birth_place = [[Port Sudan]], [[Sudan]]
| nationality = Sudanese and Egyptian
| nationality = Sudanese and Egyptian
| occupation = singer-songwriter
| occupation = Singer-Songwriter
| years_active = 1995-present
| years_active = 1995-present
| website =
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Gawaher was born in [[Port Sudan]], where she lived during the most of her childhood and teenage years with her family.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} During her childhood, she developed an interest in music. However, due to the lack of opportunities in the music industry in [[Sudan]], she realized that she couldn't start a music career in her home country, so she moved to Egypt, where the local music scene was strong with many 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>
Gawaher was born in [[Port Sudan]], where she lived during the most of her childhood and teenage years with her family.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} During her childhood, she developed an interest in music. However, due to the lack of opportunities in the music industry in [[Sudan]], she realized that she couldn't start a music career in her home country, so she moved to Egypt, where the local music scene was strong with many 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>


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}} Then, her music taste started changing when she discovered [[Shaabi]] music.
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 later was introduced to [[Shaabi]] music, which she would incorporate into future projects.


Gawaher released her first studio album entitled "Ḥikāyah Gharībah" (Strange story) in 1995 with 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> This first album was completely recorded in Sudanese Arabic dialect and was characterised by a strong traditional Nubian flavour with an evident Sub-Saharan production and instrumentation. Although it was not very successful, thanks to this release, the young performer started catching the attention of some poets, producers and publishers who were surprised by her strong voice. A year later, this album was released in Saudi Arabia by a local record label.
Gawaher released her first studio album entitled "Ḥikāyah Gharībah" ("Strange Story") in 1995 with 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> This first album was recorded entirely in Sudanese Arabic dialect, and was characterized by a strong traditional Nubian flavor with an evident Sub-Saharan production and instrumentation. Although it was not very successful, thanks to this release, the young performer started catching the attention of some poets, producers and publishers who were surprised by her strong voice. A year later, this album was released in Saudi Arabia by a local record label.


In 1996, the singer released "Marat al-'ayām" her second studio album in which she collaborated with many Sudanese composers and poets and wrote some of the 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>
In 1996, the singer released here second studio album: "Marat al-'ayām." In this album, she collaborated with many Sudanese composers and poets and wrote some of the 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>


=== Transition to Shaabi ===
=== Transition to Shaabi ===
One year later, in 1997, the singer left Ibn Al Khatib, her former record label, and in 1998, signed a contract with a much bigger label that had important singers of the Egyptian music scene such as [[Hamada Helal]] and Esam Karika, who signed with the company. 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", that were very successful and enabled the singer to record music videos and to perform in TV shows.
One year later, in 1997, the singer left Ibn Al Khatib, her former record label. In 1998, she signed a contract with a larger label that had important singers of the Egyptian music scene such as [[Hamada Helal]] and Esam Karika signed. 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", and the success of these songs enabled the singer to record music videos and to perform on TV shows.


In 1999, Gawaher released "A Alkornĕyş", her fourth album, a release known for its titular track and most popular song. 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 even more frequent. She counted, in this release, with the collaboration of Ashraf Abdou, habitual 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, the success of this album was so huge, that [[Rotana Mousica|Rotana]], the 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=الكورنيش (Cass, Album) Rotana TC.ROT 492 Saudi Arabia 1999|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Discogs]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
In 1999, Gawaher released "A Alkornĕyş", her fourth album, known for its titular track and most popular song. 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 even more frequent. She counted, in this release, with the collaboration of Ashraf Abdou, habitual 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=الكورنيش (Cass, Album) Rotana TC.ROT 492 Saudi Arabia 1999|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Discogs]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


Two years later, for her new album "Samara", the Gawaher collaborated, amongst others, 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 important song of this release is Haylo, which also turned into a great 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>
Two years later, for her new album "Samara", the Gawaher collaborated, amongst others, 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 important song of this release is Haylo, which also turned into a great 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>


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, apart from her habitually cheerful and typically Shaabi songs, she started including 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>
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, apart from her habitually cheerful and typically Shaabi songs, she started including 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>


=== Hiatus and comeback ===
=== Hiatus and comeback ===
From 2004, to 2008, the Gawaher took four years of absence from the stages for personal reasons. After that, 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", which was the title of the release is notable for its nostalgic sound and for its return to African sounds and to 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 sons such as "Gany alasmarany", a version of a famous hit originally sung by the Saudi singing legend [[Etab]] which also makes it 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>
From 2004, to 2008, the Gawaher took four years of absence from the stages for personal reasons. After that, 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", which was the title of the release is notable for its nostalgic sound and for its return to African sounds and to 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 sons such as, "Gany alasmarany", a version of a famous hit originally sung by the Saudi singing legend [[Etab]] which also makes it 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>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 23:43, 30 September 2024

Gawaher (جواهر)
Gawaher, February 2021
Born
Gawaher Muhammad Ali Ahmed

1969 (51-52)
Port Sudan, Sudan
NationalitySudanese and Egyptian
OccupationSinger-Songwriter
Years active1995-present
Musical career
OriginSudan
GenresShaabi, Arabic pop, Folk, Pop-Folk
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
LabelsIbn Al Khatib, High Quality, Rotana

Gawaher (Template:Lang-ar [ɡæˈwæːheɾ]) is a Sudanese singer and songwriter, who has been based in Cairo since 1995. She is also known for mixing Nubian and Shaabi music with sub-Saharan tunes. She has dual Sudanese-Egyptian nationality.

Biography

Youth and first recordings

Gawaher was born in Port Sudan, where she lived during the most of her childhood and teenage years with her family.[citation needed] During her childhood, she developed an interest in music. However, due to the lack of opportunities in the music industry in Sudan, she realized that she couldn't start a music career in her home country, so she moved to Egypt, where the local music scene was strong with many artists and music labels.[1]

During her first years in Egypt, she performed in a hotel called Aswan as a singer and belly dancer for tourists.[citation needed] She later was introduced to Shaabi music, which she would incorporate into future projects.

Gawaher released her first studio album entitled "Ḥikāyah Gharībah" ("Strange Story") in 1995 with the label Ibn Al Khatib.[2] This first album was recorded entirely in Sudanese Arabic dialect, and was characterized by a strong traditional Nubian flavor with an evident Sub-Saharan production and instrumentation. Although it was not very successful, thanks to this release, the young performer started catching the attention of some poets, producers and publishers who were surprised by her strong voice. A year later, this album was released in Saudi Arabia by a local record label.

In 1996, the singer released here second studio album: "Marat al-'ayām." In this album, she collaborated with many Sudanese composers and poets and wrote some of the songs.[3]

Transition to Shaabi

One year later, in 1997, the singer left Ibn Al Khatib, her former record label. In 1998, she signed a contract with a larger label that had important singers of the Egyptian music scene such as Hamada Helal and Esam Karika signed. 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.[4] This album gave the singer her first hit songs such as "Hamada", and the success of these songs enabled the singer to record music videos and to perform on TV shows.

In 1999, Gawaher released "A Alkornĕyş", her fourth album, known for its titular track and most popular song. 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 even more frequent. She counted, in this release, with the collaboration of Ashraf Abdou, habitual producer of singers such as Mohammed Mounir, Latifa and Hakim.[5] 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.[6]

Two years later, for her new album "Samara", the Gawaher collaborated, amongst others, with new producers such as Saleh Abu al-Dahab, who produced in the past songs for artists such as Mohammed fouad and Amr Diab.[7] The most important song of this release is Haylo, which also turned into a great hit.[8]

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.[9] This time, apart from her habitually cheerful and typically Shaabi songs, she started including deeper and more melancholic songs such as "Dawetek yama", dedicated to her mother.[10]

Hiatus and comeback

From 2004, to 2008, the Gawaher took four years of absence from the stages for personal reasons. After that, 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", which was the title of the release is notable for its nostalgic sound and for its return to African sounds and to the Sudanese dialect.[11][12] Since then, the singer diminished her musical activity until 2015, when she started releasing new sons such as, "Gany alasmarany", a version of a famous hit originally sung by the Saudi singing legend Etab which also makes it her first song in the Khaleeji Arabic dialect.[13]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Ħekaya Ğarib (1995)
  • Maret Aleyam (1996)
  • Telefonak (1998)
  • A Alkornĕyş (1999)
  • Samara (2001)
  • Ana Laka (2003)
  • Enday (2008)

Singles

  • Ħekaya Ğarib (1995)
  • Maret Aleyam (1996)
  • Hamada (1998)
  • Telefnak(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

  1. ^ "Biography". mohamedsudan.tripod.com. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  2. ^ "جواهر = Jawaher* - حكاية غريبة = Strang Story". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  3. ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - مرت الأيام". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  4. ^ "جواهر - تليفونك". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  5. ^ "أشرف عبده". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  6. ^ "الكورنيش (Cass, Album) Rotana TC.ROT 492 Saudi Arabia 1999". Discogs.
  7. ^ "صالح أبو الدهب". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  8. ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - سماره = Samara". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  9. ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - أنا لك = Ana Laka". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  10. ^ Gawaher - Dawetk yamah / جواهر - دعوتك ياما, retrieved 2020-02-07
  11. ^ Gawaher - Enday / جواهر - إندي, retrieved 2020-02-07
  12. ^ "جواهر = Gawaher* - إندي = Enday". Discogs (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  13. ^ Gawaher - Gany Al Asmrany | جواهر - جاني الاسمراني, retrieved 2020-02-07
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