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Halim El-Dabh, born Halim Abdul Messieh El-Dabh, was an exceptional Egyptian-born American composer, ethnomusicologist, and performer.
He received a fullbright scholarship to study music in the US in 1944 and began experimenting with tape recording and electronic music.
El-Dabh's compositions blended traditional Middle Eastern music with Western classical music and electronic soundscapes. He was a renowned teacher and taught at several universities in the US.
His work received numerous accolades and recognition. El-Dabh passed away in 2017 at the age of 96.
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