Abdel Aziz El Mubarak

Abdel Aziz El Mubarak
Born	1951
Origin	Wad Madani
Genres	Music of Sudan, Arabic
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Oud, Orchestra
Years active	1985-Present
Labels	Globe Style, World Circuit

Abdel Aziz El Mubarak (Arabic: عبد العزيز المبارك‎, born in Wad Madani in 1951 ) is a popular Sudanese singer. He is known for leading a large band whose music is based on traditional Arab music but also is influenced by reggae and American rhythm and blues. In addition to releasing many cassette recordings in Sudan and playing many weddings and other gigs in Sudan, he and his band have also recorded several CDs for the European and American market and have toured internationally. He also sometimes performs solo accompanying himself on the oud.^[1]

Discography

Albums

• 1985: Straight from the heart
• 1986: Sounds of Sudan (World Circuit)
• 1987: Abdel Aziz El Mubarak (GlobeStyle Records)

Contributing artist

• 2013: The Rough Guide to the Music of North Africa (World Music Network)

References

1. Jackson, Leon. "Biography: Abdel Aziz El Mubarak". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 April 2010.