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Amr Diab (Amr Abd-Albaset Abd-Alaziz Diab), a new born star for his phenomenal singing talent had his first glow to life on the 11th of October 1961 in Port Said, Egypt. His father was the chairman of Marine Construction & Shipbuilding. He played a great role to igniting the early sparks of musical inspiration towards Diab's early stages in his professional music career. Amr at the age of six sang at the July 23rd Festival in Port Said, he was surprisingly rewarded with a guitar from the governor for his excellence.

Amr Diab had earned his bachelor degree in Arabic Music and graduated at the Cairo Academy of Arts in 1986.

Professionally, Amr Diab entered the musical arena and introduced his first album "Ya Taree'" (1983), integrated with the audience and gained lots of attention and success. Amr followed on producing several great albums: "Ghanny Men Albak" (1984), "Hala Hala" (1986), "Khalseen" (1987), "Mayyal" (1988), "Shawa'na" (1989) and "Matkhafesh" (1990).

Amr was chosen to perform and represent Egypt at the 5th Tournament of African Sports in 1990 where he sang in English, French and predominantly Arabic. Decisively and during the same year the star decided to invade the cinema with a role in the film "El Afareet" with Madiha Kamel. Then came his other hit albums "Habibi" (1991), "Ayyamna" (1992) and "Ya Omrena" (1993). In 1992 and 1994, Amr played two more roles in the cinema in "Ice Cream Fe Glim" and "Dehk Wele'b Wegad Wehob"--which additionally was chosen as the opening film in the Egyptian Film Festival.

Amr Diab's musical career stemmed and kept growing, aiming for musical excellence. He followed on and released the album "Weylomony" (1994). Amr Diab officially established himself as the super star of the Arab world, demarcating the launch of "Rag'een" (1995) and the popular "Nour El Ein" album (1996) which was not only a success in the Middle East but in the whole world, and "Awedony" (1998).

Amr Diab thereafter made a break through with one of his best smashing hits "Amarain" album (1999), Diab engaged with two singers during this album and produced amazing duets, one with the AlgerianFrench based Cheb Khaled song "Alby" and the second with the Greek Angela Dimitriou song "Bahebbak Aktar".

The years 2000, 2001 & 2003 witnessed the compilation of all Amr Diab's past experience put together and release of Amr Diab's most magnificent albums ever "Tamally Ma'ak" , "Aktar Wahed" and "Allem Alby", as he engraved his quality of voice singing incorporated with astonishing sense of composer and musical arrangements. Amr always favored innovation of new music, form and style. He merged the Arabian oriental theme of music and the western style of musical beats, arrangements and finalization.

Respectively, Amr Diab has achieved the World Music Awards twice, as best selling middle eastern singer in both his albums "Nour El Ain" in 1998 and "Aktar Wahed" in 2002. Also received a Platinum Award for the sales of "Nour El Ain". Visit the awards section in this site to know more about Amr's awards.

2004's summer witnessed the release of "Leily Nehary" album, Diab gave his fans what they've been longing for, a dazzling hit which blew their minds off and topped their sensations. "Leily Nehary" according to the production company "Rotana" and the fans is to be one of the most successful albums out in the market. "Kammel Kalamak" was released by December 2005 after a long anticipation from Amr's fans, according to the big sales records, the album was worth the wait! The album contains 10 tracks representing a year and half of continuous studio efforts.

Amr Diab's domestic life is just as rewarding as his musical career, married to Zena Ashoor, his children are Nour (girl), the twin Abdu-Allah (boy) & Kenzy (girl), and Jana (girl). The father Amr Diab is a great family man, who dedicates and cherishes his time to his family.

Amr Diab's hard work and passion to creating quality music and new stylized musical techniques was his ultimate aim throughout the years. He has certainly and clearly delivered to all his multi-national fans around the globe and proved that he is one of the best Middle Eastern singers with extraordinary talent, determination, charisma and charming appearance.

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Member Since: 7/16/2006
Band Members:

Ahmed Rabee' - Drums

Ahmed Al-Naser - Percussion

Amr Tantawi - Guitar

Moustafa Aslan - Guitar

Sherif Moustafa - Guitar

Yehia Ghannam - Bass Guitar

Tarek Al-Tahtawi - Keyboard

Ezz Eldakrory - Keyboard

Dr. Nabil Bergas - Nai

Yehia Elmogy - Viola

Ashraf Hasaneen - Drum

Ref'at Nagib - Tambourine

Ala Abdelkhale' - Vocal

Assem Fawzy - Vocal

Hassan Elhelw - Vocal

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1961 to Present
- Egyptian singer, Amr Diab, is a superstar of epic proportions in the Arab world.

His fan base is increasingly international, mainly due to his masterful combination of western and Arabic rhythms. Now in his forties, he shows no signs of letting up. Each Amr Diab release in this, the first decade of the 21st century, is eagerly anticipated and wildly acclaimed.

In 2004 Amr's Rotana contract takes effect 01 January. The following month is as busy as ever with appearances at Dubai Nights and Hala Feb (Kuwait). April sees the release of a gladiator- themed Pepsi commercial also featuring Britney Spears, Beyonce and Pink. An April Country Club Concert (Alex) is enthusiastically hailed by fans. In May Amr takes 3 important awards at the controversial first annual Arabian Music Awards held in Dubai. 07 July Leily Nahary is released and is an instant best-seller.

In 2003 Allem Alby is released in February followed by a Gulf tour that includes the Dubai Shopping Festival, Oman, and Hala February. In May he performs at the AUC and also signs with Rotana. July sees concerts in Sharm and Jerash (Jordan), August at Marina (North Coast) and in Damascus (Sheraton). Rumors circulate of heart attacks and battles with Mohsen Gaber. September - MobiNil concert. In October Amr participates in a Cairo Stadium charity event (proceeds to Hospital 57357).

In 2002 an active schedule sees Amr taking to the stage in Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Kuwait. On 06 March, he wins his second World Music Award (Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist), also performing at this prestigious European event.

In 2001 El Quds De Ardena (music video filmed inside the Occupied Territories) takes Best Video at the Arabic Video Clip Festival in Alexandria. Amr's producers, Alam El Phan, are awarded Best Clip Production, and Sherif Sabry (El Quds' director) takes Best Clip Director. This same month Amr is also busy shooting the Wala Ala Balo video. Five thousand fans in El Rehab City get a preview of Aktar Wahed when Amr performs the title track to celebrate the city's Phase III completion. Also in July, Amr's wife, Zinah Ashour, gives birth to a baby girl (Amr's 3rd daughter and 4th child) and they name her Karma. On August 01, following much delay and some controversy, Aktar Wahed is released. The following day, Amr performs in Cairo but the Pepsi-hosted concert is a bit of a fiasco and cut short when the 40,000 fans get overexcited. Amr tours in Lebanon and Syria, returning to Egypt for an August 10th concert on the north coast (attended by some 30,000) and a Fantasyland concert on August 28th (both very successful). Also in August, Amr purchases a new multi-million pound home in Beirut and takes a short European holiday with his family (France, Spain or both). In the autumn, a kidney stone attack results in a brief hospitalization but Amr's quickly back in the recording studio (laying down tracks for the summer 2002 release) and making preparations for the filming of a movie.

In 2000 Tamally Maak (Always With You) is released on 17 July and is an instant best-seller in Egypt.

In 1999 The Best Of Amr Diab is released early in the year. It includes Ana Mahama Kbert Soghayyar, a tribute to such influential legends as Abdel El Halim and Omm Kalthom. A spectacular video is shot to accompany this song. On July 28th, Amarain is released and includes duets with Algerian Rai superstar, Khaled, and Greek Diva, Angela Dimitrou. The title track is released as a video and the song itself is heard constantly and continually throughout Egypt for months on end. Amr tours North America from mid-September to mid-October and is well-received in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, Detroit, Houston and Washington. On December 4th the Diab family expands by two when twins Kenzy and Abdullah are born in Washington DC.

In 1998 the studio album, Awedony, is released in July, the title track video clip having been shot on the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt. The CD is another huge success. On May 6, Amr is honored at Monaco's World Music Awards as the 1998 "World's Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist", hardly surprising given that since its release Nour El Ain has gone triple platinum. Diab reportedly donates monies raised by the awards ceremony towards establishing a hospital in Cairo's Muqattam district.

In 1997 Habibi - The Remix Album is released and is wildly popular on dance floors throughout Europe. Diab wins three awards (Best Video, Best Song, Artist of the Year) at the Annual Arabic Festival.

In 1996 Nour El Ain is released mid-year and is a huge success both in the Middle East and internationally. In fact, it becomes the best selling album ever released by an Arabic artist. The accompanying video clip (produced by Alam El Phan, as was the CD) is a lavish, expensive production.

In 1995 the video clip accompanying the release of Rageen is much-hyped for its combination of both B&W and color camera work. Zekrayat is also released.

In 1994 Weylomony is released, debuting Amr's incorporation of Spanish guitar.

In 1993 Ya Omrena is released. The track, Kan Andak Ha', proves very popular as does the accompanying video clip shot against a scenic mountain backdrop. Amr plays opposite Omar Sharif in the movie, Dehk We La'ab (Laughter & Fun) which opens in 1993 at the Egyptian Film Festival.

In 1992 Ayyamna is released, wholly arranged by Hamid and including the hit, El Mady. The movie, Ice Cream Fe Gleem, is released and stars Diab alongside a cast that includes such talents as Simon, Ezzat Abo Ouf, Hossam Hosny, Ashraf Abdel Ba'ei, Gihan Fadel, Hussain El Emam and Alaa Waly-El Din. The movie's soundtrack is also released in 1992, the most popular songs proving to be Raseef Nemra Khamsa and Hatmarrad Alwad' Elhali. Amr is selected to sing the central song (Bel Hob Etgamaana) at the Fifth Olympic African Tournament. This year, he also co-produces the song Ainy for Egyptian singer, Simon (he won't produce again until 2001 with Wala Ala Balo).

In 1991 Habibi is released; Diab uses the saxophone in his work for the first time. Africa is released by Delta Sound.

In 1990 Amr represents Egypt at the 5th Tournament of African Sports and sings in Arabic, English and French during a concert televised by satellite throughout the Arab world and highlighted on CNN. Matkhafeesh is released; the accompanying video clip is filmed inside Amr's Cairo home and features ex-wife Sherin Rida (mother of his daughter, Nour). He is purportedly the first Arab artist to make a video clip. In North America, Amr becomes the first young Arabic singer to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC (the only other Arabic artists ever invited were Fairouz and Wadei Al Safy). It is reported that Diab was interviewed at a Washington TV station for four hours. Amr's 2nd movie, El Aafareet, is released with a cast including Madhat Kamel and Naaema El Sagheer.

In 1989 Shawa'na is released, arranged by Hamid El Shaery who will prove to play a significant role in the coming years.

In 1988 Hala Hala is released and its title track becomes a hit. Mayyal is also released. In August, Amr marks his cinematic debut with the release of the movie, El Saginatean, (Two Prisoners) where he stars with Elham Shaheen and Youssef Shaaban.

In 1987 The album Asef La Yougad Hal Akhar is released and is followed up by the release of Khalseen. The latter proves to be a major hit which establishes Amr as an up-and-coming star.

In 1986 Diab graduates from Cairo Academy of Art. Ya Tareek is released, Diab's very first album. Diab's 2nd album, Ganny Men Albak, is also released in 1986.

In 1983 Amr records his very first song, El Zaman, (lyrics by Hani Zaki, music by Hani Shnouda) but the recording is a failure.

In 1982 Amr arrives in Cairo (direct from Port Said) and enrolls in the High-College for Arabic Music. In 1981 Amr is "approved" (accepted as a professional) by Egyptian Radio and Television.

In 1967 Amr joins the school band in the Port Said Laissait, his primary school. On July 23rd, he makes his first official school appearance at the Festival at Port Said where he visits the local broadcasting station and sings Biladi Biladi (Egypt's national anthem) on Egyptian Radio. For his efforts, he wins a guitar and receives recognition from the Governor of Port Said.

In 1961 Amr Diab was born in Port Said, Egypt on October 11th (Wednesday 1 Jumaada Al-Awwal 1381 A.H.). His father, Abdul Basset Diab, worked for the Suez Canal Corporation as Chairman of Marine Construction & Shipbuilding. Abdul himself had a fine singing voice and is credited for encouraging his son to sing.

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