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'''Yayha Hawwa''' ( |
'''Yayha Hawwa''' ({{lang|ar|يحيى حوى}}; born 1976) is a [[Syria]]n [[Singing|singer]] and a [[Qāriʾ]] ([[Qur'an reading|Qu'ran reciter]]). He is known for his songs on the [[Syrian uprising (2011–present)|Syrian Revolution]]. His songs mainly focus on human rights, human issues and political issues, faith, and spirituality. He is also well known for the 2008 hit song "Hayati kulluha lillah" (in [[Arabic language|Arabic]] "حياتي كلها لله" meaning My whole life is for God). |
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==Early life== |
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Hawwa was born in [[Hama]], [[Syria]]. He was raised in [[Mecca]], [[Saudi Arabia]] where he also completed his secondary education and [[Hafiz (Qur'an)|memorized the Qur'an]]. |
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He studied [[Islamic Studies]] and specialised in [[Fiqh|Jurisprudence]] at [[Zarqa Private University|Al-Zarqaa University]] in [[Jordan]]. In 2003, he graduated with a [[Master's degree]] in [[Education]] and [[Psychology]]. During his study, Hawwa was the Imam of Al-Kaluty Mosque in [[Amman]]. .<ref name="sabeeleducation">{{cite web |url= http://www.sabeeleducation.ca/speakers.html|title=Speakers|publisher=Sabeel Education|date= |accessdate=September 25, 2011}} Munshid Yahya Hawwa</ref> |
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Yahya produced 6 albums in the last 7 years. He also produced Quranic Albums and Nasheed clips. Yahya visited many of the Middle East countries, North America and Europe.<ref name="sabeeleducation"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Hawwa started his music career at a young age. After meeting Syrian poet Saleem Abdul Qader who encouraged him, he took up singing with his first album “Ji'nak” (in [[Arabic language|Arabic]] meaning We came to you). Meeting the Lebanese musician Khaled Janon and Jordanian musician Ayman Tayseer helped him in developing his skills in oriental music singing. He followed studies at the Academy of Music learning also fundamentals of Western singing with Ameera Al- Naser in the Hefny Institute in Cairo. |
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In 2005, Hawwa had his big break with his very famous song “Hayati lillah” (in [[Arabic language|Arabic]] حياتي لله meaning My life is for God), which was broadcasted on many satellite channels and was translated into a number of languages including Spanish, English, Malay, Turkish and Kurdish launching him internationally and spreading his name. |
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Hawwa released a number of albums such as ''Mutafael'' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]] متفائل meaning Optimistic), ''Anta Qalbi'' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]] انت بقلبي meaning You are in my heart), ''Kon Jamilan'' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]] كن جميلا meaning Be beautiful), and other albums. He also presented many music videos such as “قلبي شدا” (My heart is singing), “عروس الشام” (Bride of Sham), “ايات ربي” (God’s verses) and “ياذالجلال” (Beholder of Greatness) which won an Award from The International Festival of Cairo for Music Videos in 2009. |
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Success of his songs was also due to his visiting of many countries in the [[Arab World]] (such as Egypt, Mashrek countries, Maghreb countries and the [[Persian Gulf]]) as well as England, Canada, Spain, Russia, Australia, Turkey and Malaysia, and most recently the United States 2012 tour for Syria. |
Success of his songs was also due to his visiting of many countries in the [[Arab World]] (such as Egypt, Mashrek countries, Maghreb countries and the [[Persian Gulf]]) as well as England, Canada, Spain, Russia, Australia, Turkey and Malaysia, and most recently the United States 2012 tour for Syria. |
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==Private life== |
==Private life== |
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Hawwa is married and has two children, Muhammad and Huda.<ref name="4shbab">{{cite web |url=http://4shbab.tv/stars/?mod=details&id=38|title=4SHbab|date= ||accessdate=September 25 , 2011}} Stars</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| NAME = Hawwa, Yahya |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Singer |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 1976 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Hama, Syria |
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Yahya Hawwa يحيى حوى | |
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| Born | 1976 (age 47–48) Nasheed |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Qāriʾ |
| Website | www |
Yayha Hawwa (يحيى حوى; born 1976) is a
Arabic
"حياتي كلها لله" meaning My whole life is for God).
Early life
Hawwa was born in
memorized the Qur'an
.
He studied
Al-Zarqaa University in Jordan. In 2003, he graduated with a Master's degree in Education and Psychology. During his study, Hawwa was the Imam of Al-Kaluty Mosque in Amman. .[1]
Yahya produced 6 albums in the last 7 years. He also produced Quranic Albums and Nasheed clips. Yahya visited many of the Middle East countries, North America and Europe.[1]
Career
Hawwa started his music career at a young age. After meeting Syrian poet Saleem Abdul Qader who encouraged him, he took up singing with his first album “Ji'nak” (in
Arabic
meaning We came to you). Meeting the Lebanese musician Khaled Janon and Jordanian musician Ayman Tayseer helped him in developing his skills in oriental music singing. He followed studies at the Academy of Music learning also fundamentals of Western singing with Ameera Al- Naser in the Hefny Institute in Cairo.
In 2005, Hawwa had his big break with his very famous song “Hayati lillah” (in
Arabic
حياتي لله meaning My life is for God), which was broadcasted on many satellite channels and was translated into a number of languages including Spanish, English, Malay, Turkish and Kurdish launching him internationally and spreading his name.
Hawwa released a number of albums such as Mutafael (
Arabic
كن جميلا meaning Be beautiful), and other albums. He also presented many music videos such as “قلبي شدا” (My heart is singing), “عروس الشام” (Bride of Sham), “ايات ربي” (God’s verses) and “ياذالجلال” (Beholder of Greatness) which won an Award from The International Festival of Cairo for Music Videos in 2009.
Success of his songs was also due to his visiting of many countries in the
Arab World (such as Egypt, Mashrek countries, Maghreb countries and the Persian Gulf
) as well as England, Canada, Spain, Russia, Australia, Turkey and Malaysia, and most recently the United States 2012 tour for Syria.
Private life
Hawwa is married and has two children, Muhammad and Huda.[2]
See also
- Syrian people
- Music of Syria
References
External links
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