WAHEED MAMDOUH (JORDAN)
His own style, inspired by Arabic music fused with Indian and Turkish music, Waheed plays an Alhambra model 7 P CW guitar and a 9 P CW E8 .
Waheed Mamdouh is a unique and highly talented guitarist . Considered a master of several styles, guitarist Waheed Mamdouh has lived in Cairo since 1991, moving to Dubai in 2013 where he earned a Diploma in Classical Guitar from the prestigious British Academy of Music. Performance has been a constant in Waheed Mamdouh's life. Since 2001, he has been a featured figure at major music festivals throughout the Arab world, including Dubai Nights (UAE), Carthage Festival (Tunisia), Mawazine Festival (Morocco), Muscat Festival (Oman), Jerash Festival (Jordan), Doha Festival (Qatar), and Sharjah World Music Festival (UAE). He performed his first fingerstyle concert in Jordan in 2012, during the 2014 Abu Dhabi International Music Festival.
Waheed Mamdouh developed his own unique style, a distinctive one that revolved around playing Arabic music on the guitar, blending it with a touch of Indian and Turkish traditions. His unique style, combined with original compositions, earned him the respect of the public.
Guitarist Waheed Mamdouh has performed and collaborated with the most influential pop stars in the Arab world . Artists such as Warda Al-Jazairia, Mayyadah el Hinnawi, Mohammad Abdu, George Wasouf, Amr Diab, Sherine, among many others, have collaborated with this charismatic performer and composer. Waheed also formed a "Guitar and String Quartet" with two violins, viola, and cello. He performed his first concert, featuring tango and pop pieces, at the world-famous Cairo Opera House in May 2016.
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