When he was at the age of 14, he recalls reading his poems joyfully. Some songs that integrate Al Qabbani’s poetry incorporate “Madrasat Al Hob,” (The School of Love) and “El Hob El Mostaheel,” (The Impossible Love).Īccording to Al Saher, Nizar Qabbani was one of the critical poetic writers who influenced him when he was a child. Qabbani gave parts his poetry sets to Al Sahir. Al Saher’s Music Inspirations Īl Saher often draws his muse in music from Qabbani’s poetry, as both worked together. One of his most-selling poems, Ashadu an la Imraatan Illa Ante, that translates to “I Swear That There is no Woman but You,” was performed by Al Saher. Nizar wrote “Zidini Ishkan,” (Love me Even More) for Kazem to perform.ĭuring the 1970s, were some of Qabbani’s most extremely controversial pieces that included Qasa’id Mutawahishe (Riotous Poems), and Ash’ar Kharija An al-Qanun (Antisocial Poems). Al Saher incorporated various of Qabbani’s poems and composed them into songs. After his remarkable performance of this song, included in the album, he left for Kuwait and then to Beirut, Lebanon.ĭuring Al-Saher’s stay in Beirut, he worked with Nizar Qabbani, and many of his songs are in Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic. “Before he died in 1998, famed Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani said of Iraqi singer and composer Kazem al-Saher, ‘I finally found a person who can hug my poems.'” Al Saher, in 1989, released a song called “Obart Al Shat,” (I Crossed the Ocean). Many of his poems expressed the issues of women’s liberty. He is known as the writer of woman, romance and flirting. In the Arab world, Nizar is one of the most significant, ongoing, passionate, and famous love poets. His poetic style mixes simplicity and grace in defining themes of Arab patriotism, love, feminism, and religion. Moreover, born on March 21, 1923, Nizar Tawfiq Qabbani, was a Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher. After exploring numerous forms of art, including molding, painting, sketching, fashion, poetry, and more, he opted to focus on music. Kazem grew up driven by enthusiasm for creativity. Also, he has performed live for millions of people around the world. More than 100 million albums were sold throughout his thirty-plus years’ career. In the Arab world’s history, he has become one of the most well-known singers. How did Kazem Al Saher incorporate Nizar Qabbani’s poetry into modern Arabic music? Born on September 12, 1957, Kadim Jabbar Al Samarai, also known by his stage name Kazem Al Saher, is an Iraqi singer, songwriter, and composer.
Who is/was Kazem Al Sahir and Nizar Tawfiq Qabbani One of these people is Kazem Al Sahir, who puts Qabbani’s poetry into his music. Although Qabbani has passed away, his poetry is still famous, with many people paying tributes to his legacy. The famous poet is known for his poems about love. If you study Arabic or are an Arab, chances are, you know who Nizar Qabbani is. By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer