Historical Figure
Sabah Fakhri
French Mandate
Sabah al-Din Abu Qaws, also known as Sabah Fakhri, was a Syrian tenor singer from Aleppo.
Connection to Damascus
Studied at the Academy of Damascus; performed at the Presidential Palace in Damascus in 1948; lived and died in Damascus.
Known for
Over 50 years of fame; "King of Tarab Theaters"; preserved nearly extinct Arabic musical forms.
Lifespan
1933-05-02 – 2021-11-02
Biography
Sabah al-Din Abu Qaws, also known as Sabah Fakhri, was a Syrian tenor singer from Aleppo.