About Saber Rebai

Saber Rebai, dubbed the "Prince of Arab Tarab," is a prominent Tunisian artist and composer born in Sfax on March 13, 1967. He grew up in an artistic family, learning the oud from his father and singing from his mother. His artistic journey began at a young age; at eleven, he and his school band won first place in a competition in Iraq. His official breakthrough came in 1984 when he won first place in the Tunisian talent show "Nadi Al-Mawaheb" (Club of Talents), which motivated him to pursue formal musical education. He enrolled at the Higher Institute of Music in Tunis, where he studied for seven years, specializing in the oud and violin. Rebai launched his professional career in the early 1990s, releasing his debut album "Yalli Bjamalak" in 1991. However, his 2000 album "Sidi Mansour" was a major turning point, with the title track becoming a massive hit across the Arab world. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with legendary composers and poets like Helmi Bakr and Salah El Sharnoubi, and has also composed many of his own songs. He has performed on prestigious international stages, including the Olympia in Paris and the Cairo Opera House, and has been a fixture at major festivals like the Carthage International Festival. In addition to his music, Rebai served as a coach on the popular TV talent show "The Voice: Ahla Sawt" for several seasons.

Saber Rebai's Achievements

Saber Rebai has garnered numerous significant achievements throughout his career. In 1997, he won the Golden Microphone award in Tunisia for his song "Sarkha." He was also named Best Arab Singer in Beirut in 2004 for his album "Atahadda Al Aalam" and received the same honor again in 2006 for the album "Ajmal Nisaa Al-Dunia." A landmark moment in his career came in 2008 when he became one of the first artists of his generation to perform at the prestigious Olympia hall in Paris, a venue graced by Arab music legends like Umm Kulthum and Abdel Halim Hafez. His excellence was further recognized with a Murex d'Or award for Best Arab Male Singer in 2012 and an award at the Beirut International Awards Festivals (BIAF) in 2015, celebrating his impactful artistic journey.

Education

Saber Rebai studied at the Higher Institute of Music of Tunis (Institut Supérieur de Musique de Tunis) for seven years, specializing in the Oud and Violin.

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