Saadoun Jaber (born 1950) is an Iraqi singer, oud songwriter, and oud player. Known as the "Ambassador of the Iraqi song",[1][2] he is considered among the most successful Iraqi artist across the Arab world.
Saadoun Jaber | |
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| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
| Nationality | Iraqi |
| Known for | Singer, oud player |
Early life
editSaadoun was born in the Ali Al-Gharbi District of Maysan Governorate in the south of Iraq. His musical inspirations were Abdel Halim Hafez and other Arab artists. In the year 1963, he began singing on the radio on the show "Amateurs' Corner" (Arabic: ركن الهواة), which had been a starting point for many other Iraqi artists, notably Fadel Awwad.[3][4]
Education
editSaadoun graduated with a degree in English literature at Al-Mustansiriya University in Baghdad.[2] He then enrolled in oud classes at the Institute of Fine Arts in 1985.[5]
References
edit- ^ "سعدون جابر: الأغنية العراقية بصمة لن تتكرر". Al-Bayan. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024.
- ^ a b "الفنان سعدون جابر.. سفير الأغنية العراقية". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024.
- ^ "قصة فاضل عواد وأغنية "لا خبر لا حامض حلو"". Al-Bayan.
- ^ "لقاء عابر يطلق عشرين عام". Al Watan.
- ^ "سعدون جابر: ثقافة الفنان أهم من فنه، لأنها توسع مداركه". Arabic Music Magazine.