Cleopatra
Wahab, Mohamed Abdel
Mohamed Abdel Wahab (1911–1991, Egypt) is widely regarded as the greatest Arab composer, famed for innovating both within the traditions and assimilating western elements like rock rhythms and electric guitar.
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