Mohamed Bajeddoub (Arabic: محمد باجدوب; born 1945 in Safi, Morocco)[1] is an acclaimed Moroccan artist of the traditional Andalusian music.[1][2][3]
Mohamed Bajeddoub محمد باجدوب | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1945 (age 78–79) Safi |
| Genres | Andalusian music (al-Ala) |
As a youngster he regularly attended Sufi ceremonials in Sheikh Abu Mohammed Salih where they used to sing the al-Burda in Choirs. Aged 15, he studied under Sidi Said al-Qadiri in Salé and Mohamed Tbayek in Marrakesh.[1] In Salé he progressively attracted interest and relative fame, and eventually achieved a status nationwide.[1]
He has a distinctive style that is considered modern in comparison to more traditional Andalusian artists such as Mohammed Loukili, and sings in a tenor voice.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "L'icône de la musique andalouse Bajeddoub s'inquiète pour l'avenir de ce patrimoine ancestral". lemag. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ Mustapha Elouizi (20 July 2013). "L'Eté des Oudayas souffle sa troisième bougie". Libération. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Mohammed Bajeddoub Une voix voyageuse, de Fès à Tanger". L'Opinion. 19 March 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2014.