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Saudi song: a renewed memory and a unique identity
Coinciding with World Music Day, recalling the history of Saudi song takes on a critical and cultural dimension, as this history
Coinciding with World Music Day, reflecting on the history of Saudi song takes on a critical and cultural dimension. This history is not merely a documentation of melodies and voices, but a living record of societal transformations and a profound reflection of its evolving identity. From the very first voice to resonate in the Hijaz region at the beginning of the last century, that of Sharif Hashim al-Abdali, Saudi song began to chart its own course, becoming a testament to the nation's cultural and social shifts. Al-Abdali was the first Saudi artist to record his works and share them with audiences beyond the borders of the Kingdom, laying the foundation for a musical school that, despite societal reservations at the time, sought to create a space for art in the consciousness and hearts of the people.
With the passing of the torch to a later generation, led by Hassan Jawa, the circles of influence widened, and a more receptive environment for the arts emerged. The musical renaissance reached its zenith with Tariq Abdul Hakim and his contemporaries, who laid the foundations for modern Saudi song. Through the development of the cultural infrastructure and the advent of radio and television, Saudi song transformed into a national identity project, embodying the characteristics of the place and the spirit of its people.
This project manifested itself in the voices that carried the song from its local origins to the wider Arab world, spearheaded by Talal Maddah and Mohammed Abdu, followed by Abadi Al-Johar, Abdul Majeed Abdullah, Rashed Al-Majed, and others. These artists contributed to solidifying the presence of Saudi song at events and festivals, reintroducing it with a modern spirit without losing its authenticity. Behind these voices stood pens and melodies that crafted meaning and beauty. Badr bin Abdul Mohsen, Khalid Al-Faisal, Mohammed Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, and Ibrahim Khafaji were shining examples of poetic writing, alongside melodies that shaped the listener's sensibilities, created by Siraj Omar, Tariq Abdul Hakim, Sami Ihsan, Omar Kadars, and others who elevated Saudi song to the ranks of influential Arab arts.
Thus, recalling the history of Saudi song in conjunction with this World Music Day is not so much a celebration of history as it is an invitation to reflect on a legacy created by generations, which continues to be renewed by the voices of creators, and expresses the identity of a nation that knew how to harness melody to be a symbol of its beauty and presence.
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