Salama Hegazi

Salama Ibrahim Hegazi (Arabic: سلامة حجازي) (1852 – October 4, 1917) was an Egyptian singer.

In 1852 in Alexandria, he recited the Qur'an, after memorising the entire book.

Many famous singers in Egypt, such as Munira Mahdia and Mohamed Abdel Wahab, have sung his music.

In 1914, with George Abiad, he helped in the formation of a new group and they worked together until his death, despite being paralyzed at the end of his days he continued to appear on stage.

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Salama Hegazi
Tomb of Sheikh Salama Hegazi in Cairo