Abdel Aziz El Mubarak
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Abdel-Aziz ElMubarak | ||
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Birth name | Abdel Aziz El Mubarak | |
Born | 1951 | |
Origin | Wad Medani, Sudan | |
Genre(s) | Music of Sudan, Arabic Music | |
Occupation(s) | Singer | |
Instrument(s) | Oud, Orchestra | |
Years active | 1970s - present | |
Label(s) | Globe Style, World Circuit |
Abdel Aziz El Mubarak (Arabic: عبد العزيز المبارك ) is a popular Sudanese singer. He was born in Wad Medani, Sudan in 1951. He is known for leading a large band whose music is based on traditional Arab music but also is influenced by reggae and American r&b. In addition to releasing many cassette recordings in Sudan and playing many weddings and other gigs in Sudan, he and his band have also recorded several CDs for the European and American market and have toured internationally. He also sometimes performs solo accompanying himself on the oud.