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The new Arab Idol 2014 #ArabIdol. Assaf went on to wow the crowds in round after round with a mixture of traditional Palestinian songs but also classics, particularly by Egyptian icon Abdulhalim Hafez, whose looks some thought he shared. The winner of the most watched show in the Middle East is to be crowned on Saturday mohamed zaidi. Their struggle with Israel for freedom and the attainment of their rights has also included a struggle to stop Israel’s attempts at claiming elements of Palestinian culture as Israeli culture, be this humus, falafel or embroidery. The battle for cultural identity is therefore an important aspect of Palestinian resistance. He was careful to ensure he pleased not only his sizeable Palestinian audience but also those from across the Arab world. He finally decided to heed his mother’s advice – or rather her order - and jumped over the wall, only to find that all the available places had been allocated. Clique TV. The winner in 2013 was Mohammed Assaf, a young onetime wedding singer from a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Mohammed Assaf : Arab Idol. "Arab Idol has offered us more than any politician has," he said. Browse more videos. Mohammad Assaf traveled from Gaza Strip to Egypt to audition for Assaf has gained widespread popularity throughout the While Assaf has normally avoided politics on the show, he has stated "I can't differentiate between my art and my patriotic attitude." موهبة لن تراها في----THe VOIce- ARAB iDOL : XFActor : Arabs GOt TAlent. Palestinians are proud of their culture and can point to food, poetry, music, embroidery and dance as a few examples of what defines Palestinians as a people. 6:26. This was until he was encouraged by his mother to compete for When he telephoned his mother to explain his predicament, she insisted that he contact the organisers even if he had to jump over the venue’s wall. They sang with him but were also moved to perform the traditional Palestinian dance, the Assaf sang for almost two and a half hours, not only wowing the audience but also being complemented by the Barbican’s management according to Palestinian website From a Gaza refugee camp to the London Barbican, Mohammed Assaf caused a sensation, with his mixed audience dancing in the islesPalestinian singer Mohammed Assaf, Gazan winner of the Arab Idol talent competition, performs on stage during his first concert outside the Arab world on 29 September 2013 (AFP)The rise to fame of Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf, the 2014 winner of the hugely popular MBC show , is a remarkable journey that brought him from Gaza's Khan Younis refugee camp to London's Barbican, where he caused a sensation this month. Arab Idol - EP08 Promo. Syrian singer Hazim Sharif, winner of Arab idol season 3, Beirut, Dec. 13, 2014. Credit: Reuters This requires funding, support and talent, which in the person of Assaf but also many others, Palestinians demonstrably have in buckets.Only England And Wales jurisdiction apply in all legal matters.

Many watching Saturday’s finale were waiting to see which flag Hazem Shareef, from Aleppo, would raise.The current Syrian flag would denote his support for the regime. He was luckily recognised by another Palestinian who had been allocated a place and graciously gave it to him because he thought he would have a better chance of winning. Egyptian finalist Ahmed Gamal said the show had opened up room for discourse. are cultural ambassadors for Palestine, playing a vital role in presenting this culture not only to be enjoyed by audiences but to humanise Palestinians to counter Israel’s attempt to dehumanise them. He sang a range of songs from traditional Palestinian favourites to some from his own album but also classics by Egyptian legend Abdulhalim Hafez and Lebanese giant Wadi Alsafi.

5:24. He released a great number of music videos and in 2014, was invited to sing during

0:30. Security guards quickly tore it away from her. Palestinian Arab Idol winner Mohammad Assaf performs during the 13th Mawazine Rhythms of the World music festival in Rabat May 30, 2014. Dounia Batma losts the Arab Idol but she wins the Arab Hearts. They were not disappointed. The crowd was very diverse, some who knew what was coming but others, mainly westerners, coming to experience this Arab Palestinian singer and his music for the first time. Xfactor Arab. Tue., March 18, 2014. He would not take no for an answer and started singing.

... Israel lets Arab Idol winner move to West Bank Mohammed Assaf, 23, from the Khan Younis refugee camp, won the singing contest in Beirut in June. His most successful song and video since his win is probably He has also performed for his fans at numerous concerts around the world but also in his beloved Palestine. Assaf was born in Libya but raised in Gaza’s Khan Younis refugee camp. He released a great number of music videos and in 2014, was invited to sing during FIFA World Cup celebrations with "Yalla Yalla". Assaf condemned the ongoing Israeli occupation of West Bank and the poor living conditions in the Gaza Strip. He launched an album with Platinum records and a number of singles and videos.