Faisal Alawi (1949 – February 7, 2010) was a Yemeni singer and oudist from Lahej, considered a pioneer of Lahiji music.
Faisal's first artistic work was in 1958, with his famous song "I Ask You with Love, O Beautiful Fatin" composed by Salih Nasser Kurd and lyrics by Ahmad Abbadi Hussein.
He was also influenced by the artist Fadl Muhammad Al-Lahiji, who helped him and taught him the principles of music and art.
[2] He is considered one of the most prominent artists in Yemen, with the largest presence, audience, and heritage, as his songs reached most Arab and Gulf countries, especially after he continued to travel between Yemen and several Arab and Gulf countries, where he performed many concerts and musical evenings in front of his large audience there.
[2] Alawi passed away after a struggle with illness at 9:00 AM on Sunday, February 7, 2010, in room 101 of the Metropole Hotel in Khor Maksar, Aden.