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Mustafa Said

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Mustafa Said

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
Egypt
Nationality
Egypt
Languages
Arabic, English
Residence History
Beirut, Lebanon: since 2004

Career

Occupations
singer, musicologist, composer, oud player
Active Years
1990-
Affiliations
House of Oud (Cairo) - former professor, Higher Institute of Music, Antonine University - lecturer (since 2006), Asil Oriental Ensemble - founder

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Rubaiyat El Khayyam

2008 Classical Arabic music / World music

An album centered on the oud and traditional Arabic singing. Presents classical repertoire with contemporary interpretations.

classical Arabic musicfusion of tradition and modernityimprovisation (taqsim)

Asil

2010 Arabic classical / Tarab

A work rooted in traditional Arabic music that incorporates new timbres and arrangements. Highlights improvisation and instrumental virtuosity.

tarab (emotive expression)East Mediterranean musical traditionsimprovisational performance

Bibliography

  • Rubaiyat El Khayyam (2008)
  • Asil (2010)
  • Contributing artist: The Rough Guide To Arabic Revolution (2013)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
performance style rooted in classical Arabic music traditioninterpretation emphasizing improvisation (taqsim)fusion of traditional music and contemporary experimentation
Recurring Motifs
improvisation (taqsim)East Mediterranean maqam and rhythmsexpression of human emotion (tarab)

Legacy

Mustafa Said is recognized as a young performer and scholar who preserves classical Arabic music traditions while exploring new expressions. As an educator he has contributed to the dissemination and preservation of Arabic classical music.

Trivia

  • Has lived in Beirut since 2004.
  • Served as a former professor at the House of Oud (Cairo).
  • Since 2006 has lectured in traditional ensemble music at the Higher Institute of Music, Antonine University.
  • Toured Japan in 2010 with 17 concerts and conferences.
  • Founder of the Asil Oriental Ensemble.