Ayman Taysir & Ghada Ragab by Various, De (2013/2013), Royal Opera House Muscat, Mascate, Omán

​The famous Egyptian singer Ghada Ragab appears in an enchanting duet performance with celebrated Jordanian vocalist Ayman Taysir, singing much-loved songs from the repertoires of greats including Mohammed Abdul Wahab, Mohammed Fowzi and Fareed Atrash. Hailed as one of the most important Arab singers of today, Ragab is renowned for her splendid performances and powerful voice. She began her career at the age of nine, and when singer-composer Mohammed Abd El Wahaab heard her sing one of his compositions, he was heard to exclaim, “Al qamah allilah” She won the Golden Microphone Award with the song “Naashek El Hayatt” at Jordan’s Radio Song Festival in 1997. Taysir has dedicated his career to bringing the legacy of Arabic music to life. A grant from Her Majesty Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan allowed him to earn a Ph.D. in Arabic singing from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in Lebanon. In 2000, he received the Grand Award at the Petra Festival. Audiences are sure to be enthralled by the power and majesty of these stars of authentic Arabic singing style.