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.
winnabi yamma
Sabah Fakhri Lyrics
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حُبِّ حبيبي شاغلني
لاني رايحة، ولا جاية
والنبي يما
والنبي يا يما تعذريني تتأني عليَّ آه
حُبِّ حبيبي شاغلني
(لاني رايحة (ولاجاية
والنبي يما
أشوف حبيبي، ع الطريق يتمخترآه
العين سودة سودة والخديد ورد أحمر
أشوف حبيبي، ع الطريق يتمخترآه
العين سودة سودة والخديد ورد أحمر
طلبت وصله قال قال حاضر لما نسهرآه
والله إن ما جاني ماجاني
لاني رايحة ولا جاية
والنبي يما
والنبي يا يما تعذريني تتأني عليّ
حُبِّ حبيبي شاغلني
لاني رايحة ولا جاية
والنبي يما
أشوف حبيبي، ماشي في البرية آه
الخد زاهي زاهي والعيون عسلية
(أشوف حبيبي، ماشي في البرية (آه يا عيني
الخد زاهي زاهي والعيون عسلية
طلبت وصله قال قال حاضر صبحيِّة آه
والله إن ما جاني جاني
لاني رايحة ولا جاية
والنبي يما
والنبي يا يا يما تعذريني تتأني عليَّ آه
حُبِّ حبيبي شاغلني
لاني رايحة، ولا جاية
والنبي يما
The song "Win' Nabi Yamma" by Sabah Fakhri is a classic Arabic love song in which the singer expresses their love for their beloved, even though they are unable to be with them. The song begins with a plea to the Prophet and an acknowledgement of the singer's inability to control their feelings for their beloved. The repetitive refrain of "Law Nabi Yamma" adds to the melancholic tone of the song and emphasizes the singer's longing for their loved one.
The second half of the song tells of the singer seeing their beloved on the road, and describes their physical beauty with vivid imagery. The singer requests to see their beloved again, and the response is that they will meet in the morning. This promise gives the singer hope, but the repetition of "I am not coming and I am not going" reminds us of the distance between the two lovers.
Overall, the song is a moving portrayal of forbidden love and the pain of longing. The use of traditional Arabic instruments and Sabah Fakhri's emotive voice make this song a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
والنبي يما، تعذريني تتأني عليَّ وآه
Oh, Prophet Yama, forgive me for being impatient with me as I sigh. My lover's love has occupied me.
حُبِّ حبيبي شاغلني
The love of my beloved has preoccupied me.
لاني رايحة، ولا جاية
I'm neither coming nor going.
والنبي يما
Oh, Prophet Yama.
أشوف حبيبي، ع الطريق يتمخترآه
I see my beloved strutting on the street.
العين سودة سودة والخديد ورد أحمر
The eyes are black, and the cheeks are rosy red.
طلبت وصله قال قال حاضر لما نسهرآه
I asked to meet him, and he said yes when we stay awake together.
والله إن ما جاني ماجاني
By Allah, if he doesn't come, he won't come.
أشوف حبيبي، ماشي في البرية آه
I see my beloved walking in the wilderness.
الخد زاهي زاهي والعيون عسلية
The cheeks are bright and the eyes are honey-colored.
طلبت وصله قال قال حاضر صبحيِّة آه
I asked to meet him, he said yes, in the morning.
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Freda Sabbah
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