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FRANKFURT, 21st October, 2022 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched a range of music books at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2022.
Comprising a number of publications, the series is a great addition to the ALC’s roster of publications, focusing on Emirati and Arab singing and music. It includes biographies of artists Eid Al-Faraj and Ibrahim Jumaa by author Ibrahim Al-Hashemi, a book on why Umm Kulthum chose the poetry she sang, and various other books, including educational books.
The launch was attended by ALC Chairman Dr Ali bin Tamim and ALC Acting Executive Director and Director of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, as well as media representatives and book lovers.
“Abu Dhabi Arabic Centre continues to advance the Arabic language and enrich the Arabic library with original titles to encourage creativity and support authors,” said Al Tunaiji. “Our series of music books is a means of rediscovering music and singing in the region. The series presents, for the first time, biographies of Emirati music pioneers, in addition to documenting traditional performing arts and exploring new perspectives on Arabic singing from experts.”
The series includes two books from the Pioneers Among Us initiative, poet and author Ibrahim Al-Hashemi chronicling the life of singer, composer and poet Eid Al-Faraj. The artist’s first biography of its kind, it chronicles Al-Faraj’s journey from birth to childhood, education, and the various stages of his career to the present, illustrated through a set of photographs.
In his second book, Ibrahim Jumaa: The Etheric Melody of the Sea, Al-Hashemi profiles the life and achievements of the pioneer of Emirati music and composition, documenting his appearances at festivals and special occasions. The publication features photos of Jumaa’s life, showcasing the awards and accolades he has received over the course of his career.
“This music book series complements our previous book series launched at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Centre,” added Al Tunaiji. “These works, in which Emirati writers document the lives and careers of Emirati music pioneers, will greatly enrich the cultural scene in the region and promote a deeper study of the Emirati musical heritage. The series offers a new look at the Arab musical heritage. perspective, and will definitely spark a new conversation around it.”
The series includes Dr Hamad bin Sarai’s book Wahhabi Art: The Dynamics and Linguistic Performance of Emirati Folklore, which includes field research documenting a folk performance closely related to the agricultural environment through interviews with people who practice the art form forms of art.
Meanwhile, the Encyclopedia of Song Ci, written by researcher Dr Hamad Al Khatri, includes poems sung in the UAE that are often closer to popular taste and delve into the history of the community. The poems speak about phenomena and symbols from their surroundings and embody the authentic Emirati vocabulary that expresses the people’s culture.
In the book Folk Songs for Children and Women in the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Fatima Al Mazrouei tries to make up for the lack of documentation of traditional folk songs, especially in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, where she collects for her book many songs that have never been seen before Appeared in published songbooks. The author also attempted to collect children’s songs – commonly known as “Al-Ragousat” in Abu Dhabi – in addition to songs about names, especially girls’ names.
On the connection between Umm Kulthum and Arabic poetry, Dr. Ahmed Youssef Ali’s book Umm Kulthum: Poetry and Singing documents the legendary singer’s efforts to elevate Arabic song by performing the works of the greatest poets of her time and before. Umm Kulthum came from a modest background with only religious and traditional cultural education, but her extraordinary taste allowed her to choose the poetic texts that best suited her songs, sometimes rearranging the verses for maximum effect.
Egyptian composer and researcher Hassan Zaki Shehata in his book Rhythm of Light: Musical Biographies of Four Geniuses of Oriental Melody reveals the great success and reputation of the work of the four composers, who he The book analyzes the works of Ahmed Sedqi, Abdel Azim, Abdel Haq, Mahmoud Al Sharif and Ali Ismail.
The series also showcases two books by composer and music researcher Muhammad Saeed Hegab. Flute: Sugarcane with a Legendary Flare traces the history of the flute in an attempt to separate reality from ancient mythology associated with the instrument. The author lists the various forms of the flute and the phonetic differences between them, highlights the importance of the flute in different cultures, and explains how the instrument is made and played. Meanwhile, Hegab’s World of Bowed Instruments traces the history of string-based, bowed instruments and explores the evolution of different bowed families. The book focuses on the use of these instruments in the musical traditions of the Arab region and similar traditions in neighboring cultures, and outlines how they are made and played.
In Iraqi Musical Heritage and Civilization Exchange, Professor of Science and Music Theory, Dr. Muhammad Hussein Kamer, al-gouza and Iraqi muqam instrument expert, explores themes of cultural exchange, the link between modern and traditional music, education in music schools and music study. The author discusses traditional Iraqi music, focusing on the al-gouza instrument, and provides a detailed study of the Iraqi muqam and its history, types, and characteristics.
Music researcher Bassam Abdel-Sattar’s educational book The Qanun Instrument introduces the oriental instrument and its components, highlights its role in traditional music genres, and details its musical range. The publication includes lessons and technical exercises for playing the instrument, as well as a practical guide for musicians who play the qanun or wish to learn it.
The series also includes Mediums in Arabic Music Rules and Theory, a theoretical and applied study of Arabic music rules and theories, written by Egyptian author Ahmed Youssef Al-Taweel, professor and associate dean of the Higher Institute of Arabic Music in Arts College.
The History of Arabic and Andalusian Music, written by Julian Ribera and translated by Hussein Hassan, is being reprinted. This book highlights the role of Andalusian Muslims in preserving and passing on music to future generations, a legacy that has inspired numerous European musicians.
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