He modified and popularized the then-fading form of traditional Arabic music, Muwashahat and Koodood. He is well known for his exceptionally powerful voice, impeccable execution of Maqamat and harmony, as well as charismatic performances. To many music admirers around the world, he represents the epitome and essence of authentic Tarab.
He enrolled into the Academy of Arabic Music of Aleppo then to the Academy of Damascus, from which he graduated in 1948. Then in Cairo, Egypt, he studied under the music masters of that time, and since then he started performing concerts in Syria. He soon became famous all over the Arab World. He also performed many concerts in Europe and the Americas. His name is enshrined in the Guinness Book of Records for his prowess in Caracas, where he sang for 10 hours without a pause.
He was a member of the Syrian parliament for a period of time as a representative of artists.
Fakhri was awarded the Syrian Order of Merit of Excellent Degree by the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad in recognition of his achievements in serving and his role in reviving the artistic heritage in Syria.
Oul Lel Maliha
Sabah Fakhri Lyrics
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Koulli el mali7a fi el khimari el aswadi
Maza fa3alti binasiken mouta3abbidi (2)
Kad kana shammara lil salat
Kad kana shammara lil salati(2) thiyabahou
Lamma wakafti lahou fi badi el masjidi
Aaaaah aahhh ahhha haaaa ahhhh
Fi babi el masjidi
Ya da3iyan lilahi marfou3a el yadi
Ya ya ya da3iyan
Ya ya ya da3iyan
The lyrics to Sabah Fakhri's song Oul Lel Maliha talk about the beauty of prayer and devotion. The first line translates to "Say to the beautiful one, say to the beautiful one in the black cloak, what have you done with the beads of your rosary?" This line can be interpreted as asking the person in the black cloak about their prayers and how they have been worshipping. The second line translates to "When you stood up to pray, when you stood up for prayer, he wrapped his clothes around himself in the mosque courtyard." This line shows how the person is deeply devoted to praying and is completely immersed in the ritual.
The third and fourth lines repeat the phrase "Allahu Akbar" which means "God is great." This phrase is commonly used in Islamic prayers and is used to signify the greatness of God. The fifth and sixth lines translate to "Oh caller to Allah, with the raised hands, oh oh oh caller." This line refers to the person leading the prayer or the "muezzin" who calls for prayer. The final lines repeat the phrase "Allahu Akbar" again.
Line by Line Meaning
Kouli el mali7a
Tell everyone about the beauty.
Koulli el mali7a fi el khimari el aswadi
Talk about the beauty of black kohl.
Maza fa3alti binasiken mouta3abbidi (2)
What have you done with your instruments of worship?
Kad kana shammara lil salat
He used to prepare for prayer.
Kad kana shammara lil salati(2) thiyabahou
He used to wear his clothes for prayer.
Lamma wakafti lahou fi badi el masjidi
When you stood for him in the courtyard of the mosque.
Aaaaah aahhh ahhha haaaa ahhhh
(Vocalizations)
Fi babi el masjidi
At the gate of the mosque.
Alllahhou akbarou el lahhh w akbar(2)
Allah is the greatest.
Ya da3iyan lilahi marfou3a el yadi
Oh caller to prayer, with his raised hand towards Allah.
Ya ya ya da3iyan
Oh oh oh caller.
Ya ya ya da3iyan
Oh oh oh caller.
Writer(s): Traditional
Contributed by Natalie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ramdane315
من الجزائر أقول ان هذا الفنان صباح فخري من أرقى الفنانين واروعهم ولن امل من سماعه .
@huseinnassif1368
يسلم تمك صباح فخري مؤسس الطرب تحيا الجزائر
@user-jy3pq6pr7b
تحيه من سوريا لاهلنا واخوتنا في الجزائر والمفرب ومصر وتونس وكل الاشقاء المحبين لبلدهم الثاني سوريا
@majnoonlaila07
والله ماحد يغنيها زي صباح فخري هذا صباخ فخري ملك الاصوات العربيه في نظري لا طلال ولا عبادي ولاغيرهم من الفنانين السعوديين او العرب يكون صوته وابداعه مثل الملك صباح فخري مع العلم اني سعودي واحد جماهير طلال وعبادي تحيه من السعوديه الى حلب ارض الفن الراقي
@tareqhewary4870
عدّاك العيب
@user-mr1xb6qu1x
الله على سوريا وأهل سوريا وارض سوريا وهوا سوريا من ارض الرافدين من بغداد الحبيبه ....احبكم احبكم احبكم
@samanfailli5591
هلي الاغنيه للمطرب العراقي ناظم الغزالي
@faikomar7108
تسلم يا اخي
@user-ot7fn2qy2x
@@samanfailli5591
لا صديقي
هذه الأغنية لصباح فخري
وليست لناظم الغزالي..
أبحث وتأكد
@atefrustn7332
@@user-ot7fn2qy2x صحيح
للاسف بعض العراقيين لديهم الافتخار الزائف يسبو انجازات الاخرين لهم مثل جيراننا الجزائريين نفس الشيئ هههه