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Ahmed Adaweyah, the celebrated Egyptian singer, passed away on Sunday, 29 December, evening in Cairo at the age of 79 after a long battle with illness. Born on 3 July 1945, in Cairo, Adaweyah emerged as one of the most significant voices in Arabic music through his hit songs. He rose to fame in the 1970s, pioneering a musical genre that blended traditional Arabic folk sounds with contemporary rhythms, giving birth to the now-celebrated Shaabi music, a genre that resonates…
