Who is Saif Amer?

Saif Amer is a multi-talented singer-songwriter from Palestine. His music is a mix between classic and modern Arab music, enriched with jazz and western influences. Saif’s lyrics have a strong poetic touch, which combined with his signature falsetto voice make him stand out as an artist.

Early Years

Born in Gaza in the 1980s, Saif was raised in a family of musicians, singers, and poets. His father was the one who introduced him to classic Arab and Middle Eastern music, while his brother introduced him to jazz and modern music. At the age of 17, Saif started performing as a backup singer in various bands around the region. He continued to study music theory and composition until he moved to London in 2006 to pursue a music career.

Musical Careeer

In 2008, Saif released his first solo album “Ya Raya” (meaning “Let’s Go”). The album was warmly welcomed by critics, who praised its unique blend of classical Arab melodies with modern western sounds. After the success of “Ya Raya”, Saif released two more albums: “Al Qamar” (2011) and “Mishwar” (2014). He has been touring around Europe and the Middle East for many years now, performing at festivals such as the Cairo Jazz Festival, The Jerusalem Festival of Light, and Mawazine Festival in Morocco.

Legacy

Saif Amer is considered one of the most promising artists of his generation. He has been praised for his ability to create a unique style that blends different musical genres from all around the world. He also collaborates with other renowned Arab singers such as Algerian Souad Massi and Tunisian Emel Mathlouthi. His music has been featured in several movies and TV shows such as “The Square” (2009) and “House of Saddam” (2008). Saif Amer continues to be an inspiration for many upcoming Arab musicians all around the world.

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