Egyptian media sources announced the death of the artist Hany Shaker, nicknamed "Prince of Arab Singing," today in the French capital, Paris, after a battle with illness that lasted in recent months. Details of the funeral and condolences will be announced later.
Hany Shaker is one of the most prominent symbols of the Arab song, where his artistic career spanned for decades, during which he presented a huge singing repertoire exceeding 600 songs, in addition to 29 music albums, through which he consolidated his presence in the Arab art scene, with works that met with wide success with the public. His artistic career began in 1972 when his talent was discovered by the late musician Mohamed El-Mougy, who introduced him to the radio through the song "Eahki Ya Donia," which formed the beginning of an artistic career full of successes. Among his most prominent works that have marked the memory of the Arab song: "Ala El Dahkaya," "Behebak Ana," "Kharbini Leek," "Ehlom Gameel," "Ali El Dahka," and other works that have enhanced his position as one of the most prominent singing voices in the Arab world. His activity was not limited to singing only, but he also had experiences in acting through films and plays. He also held the position of the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate in 2015, where he contributed to taking a number of decisions aimed at organizing the artistic scene. On a personal level, Hany Shaker married Ms. Nahla Tawfiq in 1982, and they had two daughters, Donia and Sherif, and he remained connected to his audience who followed his artistic career that spanned different generations. The news of Hany Shaker's death left a state of sadness in the artistic circles and among his fans, due to what he represents of a prominent artistic value in the history of modern Arab singing.
