Mohammed Flayfel
Lebanese composer of the Iraqi and Syrian anthems (1899–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mohammed Flayfel (1899–1986; Arabic: محمد فليفل) was a Lebanese composer and musician.
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Birth name | Mohammed Salim Flayfel |
Born | 1899 (1899) Beirut, Ottoman Empire |
Origin | Lebanese |
Died | 1986 (aged 86–87) |
Genres | Arabic music |
Occupation(s) | Composer, musician |
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Born in 1899 in the Ashrafiyeh neighborhood of Beirut, some of his notable compositions include "Mawtini" (the national anthem of Iraq and former national anthem of Palestine until 1996).[1] His "Humat ad-Diyar" was selected in a 1938 competition as the national anthem of Syria. He also worked on several other patriotic songs, occasionally in collaboration with his brother, Ahmad Salim Flayfel.[2]
Mohammed Flayfel is also credited for discovering the talents of a young Fairuz when she participated in a radio talent show[3] and advising her to enroll in the Lebanese Conservatory.[4] [5]
He died in 1986.