Wadih El Safi
Wadih El Safi, born Wadih Francis Safi on November 1, 1921 in Niha, Lebanon, was
a Lebanese singer, composer, and oud player. He rose to prominence in the 1940s
through Lebanese radio and early performance competitions before touring
internationally, including performances for Lebanese diaspora communities in
Brazil. Returning to Lebanon, he became a leading figure in the revival of
Lebanese folk music, contributing patriotic and traditional works rooted in folk
and zajal traditions. His repertoire includes songs such as "Loubnan ya qoteaat
sama" and "Beyty". He collaborated wit...
