Ahmed Mounib -- An Egyptian Godfather

He came from the deep Egyptian south loaded with musical ideas and stories that he will eventually tell through his music, for generations in Southern Egyptian land, he is the undisputed Godfather of local folksy music. From Nobia region (The region, known as the golden land, used to span from Aswan, in Upper Egypt, into the northern part of Sudan) he sang and the entire country of his were among his biggest fans.

Growing up in Alexandria, he formed his first band his journey. In 1948 At the age of 22, he returned to his village, Thomas Wa Afiya, to immerse himself in his native culture. He stayed there for 4 years. 1951 Moved to Cairo and lived in the Nubian neighborhood of Abdeen. Joined the folk music group Zakria Hagawi. 1954 Formed the Mounib Group, the first pure Nubian sound to hit the Cairo music circuit, while working in a bank to support his family. Throughout his career he became,e the voice of those marginalized, he told their stories and their aspiration.

In 1963 His music began to reach a broader audience through the Egyptian Radio Broadcast program Min wahee el Ganoub. Every Thursday afternoon at 4 pm, Nubians sat by their radios and heard their music, their language. Collaborating with the music historian and poet, Mohy El Din Sherif, who had the idea to use Nubian folk songs as a basis to introduce the music of his culture, Ahmed Mounib looked at music trends, and translated El Din Sherif's ideas into an accessible, popular music form. 1965 Mounib and El Din Sherif, along with Hamza El Din, created a NGO, the Nubian Union.

In 1975 Begins writing music for Mohamed Mounir, then an unknown singer, with lyricist Abdel Rehim Monsour. 1977 Mounir album Alimouny Anik is released. He composed 45 songs for Mounir in his first ten albums. Other Arab pop stars have also used his melodies, Hamid Al Shari, Ala Abdel Khaliq, Hisham Abbas, Mohammad Foad, Faris, Hanan, mona Abedel Ghany and other singer in the 80s. There is a hint of sadness in his voice and in the music instruments he chooses to utilize.

1990 Died 27 February in Cairo, Egypt The Godfather A voice and beats from the land of gold in 1991. His music and passion for it lives on through his work and the dozens of artists he helped inspire.
A7mad Mounib ::: Shagar El Lamoon - احمد منيب ::: شجر اللمون

يا وعدي عـ الايام - احمد منيب


A beautiful group song from artists whose music has been influence by this legend that pays homage to Mounib.
احمد جوهر جنوبي