The Success Story of Haitham Yousif
Who is Haitham Yousif?
Haitham Yousif is an Iraqi singer, songwriter and composer hailing from Baghdad. He is well-known for his powerful and emotive lyrics that touches the hearts of his fans. Haitham has been passionately singing, composing and performing for over 25 years. He has released a few albums which have enjoyed tremendous success in Iraq and the Middle East region.Early Life & Career
Haitham was born in Baghdad in 1972 and began his musical career at the age of 18 when he started to sing in local cafés, pubs and restaurants. After a few years, he got noticed by a local Iraqi music label and signed a recording deal with them. His first album, ‘Al Jabal’ was released in 1997 and it was an instant hit in Iraq and the Middle East region. Since then, Haitham has released a few more albums that have achieved great success.Style & Influences
Haitham’s music is best described as soulful, reflective and melancholic. His lyrics are filled with deep emotion and it often touches the hearts of his listeners. He has been influenced by many different musical styles such as jazz, blues, folk music, classical music and rock music. He often blends these different genres together to create his own unique sound.Discography
Haitham has released a number of albums over the years including: ‘Al Jabal’ (1997), ‘Ruh Al Qalb’ (1999), ‘Nafas’ (2002), ‘Mazaj’ (2005), ‘Amana’ (2008) and ‘Shams’ (2011). He has also collaborated with several other artists including: Ammar Hassan, Ali Al Jumaily, Haider Salim, Omar Al Farouq and Hassan Shamaizadeh.Awards & Achievements
Throughout his career, Haitham has received numerous awards including two prestigious Platinum Awards from the Iraqi Music Awards in 1999 and 2004. He has also performed in a number of international festivals around the world including: The International Festival of Carthage in Tunisia (2002), The Cairo Opera House in Egypt (2003) and The International Music Festival of Aleppo in Syria (2004).Conclusion
Haitham Yousif is an Iraqi singer, songwriter and composer hailing from Baghdad who is well-known for his powerful and emotive lyrics that touches the hearts of his fans. Over the years, he has released a number of albums that have achieved great success both locally and internationally. He continues to perform live concerts across the Middle East region and he is sure to be remembered by generations to come.
