Monday, September 24, 2012

Meehad Hamad (ميحد حمد), The Old School Gulf Music


Gulf Music has gone through a lot of changes lately as it has incorporated a number of foreign musical elements that may have jeopardize its core essence. But at least I have StumbleUpon upon a guy who keeps his music fresh by maintaining its original flavor.

Meehad Hamad was born in a small town in the United Arab Emirates. He had a rough childhood and has seen a lot of misery in his life because his father was unable to get employment, but things changed and the father had a son whom he named Meehad. Meehad is an old Arabic name that comes in and brings poverty to his family--but in the UAE no one uses that name anymore.

Meehad grew up singing poems to local sheikhs and celebrated poets, he has been a fixture in national events in his country. Among the names of poets is the founder and president of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayid, and also it s current top cop Dahy Khalafan. Meehad has also sang for the national soccer team in the 90s when they were on top of their game.

Meehad's latest album came in 2006--the album was an instant hit in the United Arab Emirates and among his fans all over the Gulf region. he releases a new album every three years. Meehad has a very manly voice and a lovable personality. Meehad continues to release singles that keep it real in his distinct Baudouin style

ميحد حمد - سحر عيونة 

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