Mehad Hamad
Mehad Hamad | |
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Hamad performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Mehad Hamad Mehad Mohammed |
| Genres | Arabic music, Music of the United Arab Emirates |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, poetry, composer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Website | www |
Mehad Hamad Mehad[1] (Arabic: ميحد حمد) is a prominent Emirati singer-songwriter and musician known for his traditional and patriotic Arabic folk music.[2] Born in Kalba, Sharjah.[3] he has been active since the late 1970s and is celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and his performances on the oud.[4] Over his long career, he has become a cultural icon in the United Arab Emirates, often singing about desert life, heritage, and national pride. Despite his fame, Hamad maintains a relatively private life and rarely gives interviews, focusing instead on his music and poetic lyrics.[5] He continues to perform at major national events and remains a symbol i.e. Music of the United Arab Emirates.[6]
Career
Hamad mainly interprets traditional Emirati songs, often accomplished by an oud.[7] He is well known in the United Arab Emirates for his songs about the desert[8] and his patriotic songs.[9]
Hamad has introduced new Khaliji-style songs, like "Ya Habibi". He has also worked with Tyrese Gibson,[10] and has set the words of Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi to music.[11]
Discography
Albums
- 2014: La Tardini Hudud[9]
Top songs
- 2015: Laish Ana As'al
- 2014: Bargen Laa7
- 1999: Khams el 7awas
- 1998: Taal Laily
- 1997: mar7ba b6aresh
- 1997: 7ad methly
- 1996: yoom alwdaa3
- 1994: Tedalal
- 1992: La TeThaKeRny Be7BeK
- 1990: Wada3tkum
- 1989: Basmteek
- 1999: قزرت ليلي
References
- ^ "Naseer Shamma and Mehad Hamad to perform at new Abu Dhabi concert venue in Qasr Al Hosn". The National. September 2, 2019.
- ^ Report, Gulf News (November 17, 2024). "Khorfakkan Amphitheatre to host UAE's top artistes on December 1". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ^ Reporter, Gulf Today, Staff (November 17, 2024). "Artists Hamad and Mutref to pay musical tribute to nation". gulftoday. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Sharjah 24. "Mehad Hamad, Mutref Al Mutref shine in Khorfakkan Amphitheatre". Mehad Hamad, Mutref Al Mutref shine in Khorfakkan Amphitheatre. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Saeed, Saeed. "Why Emirati singer Mehad Hamad is the UAE's Johnny Cash". The National. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ^ Saeed, Saeed. "Mehad Hamad to bring new messages and fresh rhythms at Eid concert in Abu Dhabi". The National. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ^ "Mohammed Abdullah Al Meqbali, leader of Sokoor Al Magabeel, talks about keeping tradition alive". The National. December 23, 2014.
- ^ "Avicii, Ahlam and Mehad Hamad: the changing tune of Khaleeji culture". The National. September 5, 2018.
- ^ a b "Mehad Hamad to bring new messages and fresh rhythms at Eid concert in Abu Dhabi". The National. October 1, 2014.
- ^ "Tyrese to collaborate with Mehad Hamad". The National. April 15, 2014.
- ^ "'When you listen to her poetry, you live heritage': Tributes pour in for legendary Emirati poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi". The National. July 29, 2018.
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