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Amr Diab

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Bio

Amr Diab, often called El Hadaba, is an Egyptian actor, composer, and the Guinness World Record holder for the best-selling Middle Eastern artist. Starting his career in 1983, Amr Diab has gone on to release over 20 studio albums while also defining Arabic music with his unique style called "Mediterranean music".

Discography

Albums¹⁴

Shoft El Ayam2014 • AlbumTracks: 11

Al Leila2013 • AlbumTracks: 12

Banadeek Taala2011 • AlbumTracks: 12

Wayah2009 • AlbumTracks: 12

El Lilady2007 • AlbumTracks: 10

Kammel Kalamak2005 • AlbumTracks: 10

Ahla Ma Ghana Amr Diab2005 • AlbumTracks: 16

Leily Nahary2004 • AlbumTracks: 10

Allem Alby2003 • AlbumTracks: 13

Aktar Wahed Beihebak2001 • AlbumTracks: 10

Tamally Maak2000 • AlbumTracks: 10

Amarain1999 • AlbumTracks: 8

Noor Al Ain1996 • AlbumTracks: 8

Ya Tareeq1983 • AlbumTracks: 8

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