Representative Albums: "From Nubia to Cairo," "Walk Like a Nubian," "The Rough Guide to Ali Hassan Kuban"
Representative Songs: "Henna," "Artasu Nartasu," "Om Schar Asmar Me Daffar"
Biography
Ali Hassan Kuban is a master singer and popularizer of Nubian music, a typically vocal expression native to the border region of Egypt and Sudan. In the mid '50s, Kuban added electric guitars, keys, a horn section, and percussion to his music, fusing traditional songs of love with uptempo pop instruments in a Western-influenced mix. His group appeals to old and young alike. ~ Myles Boisen & J. Poet, All Music Guide
