Mohamed Bajeddoub

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
Background information
Born1945 (age 7778)
Safi
GenresAndalusian 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

  1. "L'icône de la musique andalouse Bajeddoub s'inquiète pour l'avenir de ce patrimoine ancestral". lemag. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  2. Mustapha Elouizi (20 July 2013). "L'Eté des Oudayas souffle sa troisième bougie". Libération. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  3. "Mohammed Bajeddoub Une voix voyageuse, de Fès à Tanger". L'Opinion. 19 March 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
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