Jump to content

Eida Al Menhali: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
Not even close to a reliable source
B255555555 (talk | contribs)
No edit summary
Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
(2 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 12: Line 12:
| birth_name =
| birth_name =
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date = 7 April 1977
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|01|01}}
| birth_place = [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]]
| birth_place = [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}}
Line 26: Line 26:
}}
}}


'''Eida Al Menhali''' ({{lang-ar|عيضه المنهالي}}; born 7 April 1977) is an Emirati singer. He is also referred to as '''Aida al-Menhali.'''<ref name="AEC May 17"/> Known for his hit single "Motasoa," he headlined at the Mother of the Nation Festival in 2018 at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, [[Abu Dhabi]].<ref name="187 Nation">[https://gulfnews.com/leisure/events/emirati-singer-eida-al-menhali-headlines-mother-of-the-nation-fest-1.2187202 Emirati singer Eida Al Menhali headlines Mother of the Nation fest]. ''[[Gulf News]]''.</ref>
'''Eida Al Menhali''' ({{lang-ar|عيضه المنهالي}}; born 1 January 1977) is an Emirati singer. He is also referred to as '''Aida al-Menhali.'''<ref name="AEC May 17"/> Known for his hit single "Motasoa," he headlined at the Mother of the Nation Festival in 2018 at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, [[Abu Dhabi]].<ref name="187 Nation">[https://gulfnews.com/leisure/events/emirati-singer-eida-al-menhali-headlines-mother-of-the-nation-fest-1.2187202 Emirati singer Eida Al Menhali headlines Mother of the Nation fest]. ''[[Gulf News]]''.</ref>


Al Menhali is also a composer and poet and often performs poetry without musical instruments. This style of performance is known in Arab world as Al Shallat. Having released his debut album, ''Mahma Jara'', in 2002, Al Menhali has released six albums since. He has also toured extensively across the [[Persian Gulf]] and Middle East, performing in well-known festivals such as Hala February Festival, Salalah Concerts and [[Jerash Festival]].<ref>[https://www.thenational.ae/uae/authorities-and-parents-warn-young-emiratis-over-offensive-viral-dance-craze-1.654966 Authorities and parents warn young Emiratis over ‘offensive’ viral dance craze]. ''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]''.</ref> Al Menhali has garnered praise from many local publications. ''[[Khaleej Times]]'' has described him as "a hugely popular artist in the region".<ref>[https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20110605/ARTICLE/306059971/1057 Star Power] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516102958/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20110605/ARTICLE/306059971/1057 |date=16 May 2018 }}. ''[[Khaleej Times]]''.</ref>
Al Menhali is also a composer and poet and often performs poetry without musical instruments. This style of performance is known in Arab world as Al Shallat. Having released his debut album, ''Mahma Jara'', in 2002, Al Menhali has released six albums since. He has also toured extensively across the [[Persian Gulf]] and Middle East, performing in well-known festivals such as Hala February Festival, Salalah Concerts and [[Jerash Festival]].<ref>[https://www.thenational.ae/uae/authorities-and-parents-warn-young-emiratis-over-offensive-viral-dance-craze-1.654966 Authorities and parents warn young Emiratis over ‘offensive’ viral dance craze]. ''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]''.</ref> Al Menhali has garnered praise from many local publications. ''[[Khaleej Times]]'' has described him as "a hugely popular artist in the region".<ref>[https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20110605/ARTICLE/306059971/1057 Star Power] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516102958/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20110605/ARTICLE/306059971/1057 |date=16 May 2018 }}. ''[[Khaleej Times]]''.</ref>

Latest revision as of 21:37, 20 July 2024

Eida Al Menhali
عيضه المنهالي
Born (1977-01-01) January 1, 1977 (age 47)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, poet
InstrumentVocals
Years active2002–present
LabelsEMI[1]

Eida Al Menhali (Arabic: عيضه المنهالي; born 1 January 1977) is an Emirati singer. He is also referred to as Aida al-Menhali.[2] Known for his hit single "Motasoa," he headlined at the Mother of the Nation Festival in 2018 at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, Abu Dhabi.[3]

Al Menhali is also a composer and poet and often performs poetry without musical instruments. This style of performance is known in Arab world as Al Shallat. Having released his debut album, Mahma Jara, in 2002, Al Menhali has released six albums since. He has also toured extensively across the Persian Gulf and Middle East, performing in well-known festivals such as Hala February Festival, Salalah Concerts and Jerash Festival.[4] Al Menhali has garnered praise from many local publications. Khaleej Times has described him as "a hugely popular artist in the region".[5]

Career

[edit]

Al Menhali's debut album, Mahma Jara, was released in 2002.[3]

In Abu Dhabi, as part of the 44th National Day celebration, he performed "a poem praising the nation and its Rulers, especially Sheikh Zayed."[6] He was one of three UAE singers who opened the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in January 2019.[7]

Style

[edit]

Al Menhali is also a composer and poet and often performs poetry without musical instruments. This practice is known as Al Shallat.[3]

Personal life

[edit]

He has residence in the UAE and Morocco.[8]

On 22 September 2018, the Moroccan news website Rue20[8] reported that Marrakesh security forces had arrested Al Menhali with 11 other foreign citizens and 30 Moroccan nationals, facing charges of prostitution, corruption, and drunkenness.[9] He was reportedly released on bail.[2] Al-Menhali called the arrest a false rumor, and was supported by Diana Haddad on social media.[9] The Ambassador of Compositions denied the report of detention and said he had just communicated with his "friend Aida Al-Menhali" taking his annual vacation at his Morocco residence.[10]

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • Mahma Jara (2002)
  • Omsiyat Sheeriya (2006)
  • Khayef Aleik (2003)
  • Hadiyat Saif (2011)
  • Shams Al Mahaba (2011)
  • Mestareeh (2012)
  • Gharami (2012)
  • Qemt Al Zooq (2013)

Singles

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Eidha Al Menhali Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Affaire du chanteur émirati: Le frère d'Al Jassmi s'en prend au Maroc (VIDEO)". 12 September 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Emirati singer Eida Al Menhali headlines Mother of the Nation fest. Gulf News.
  4. ^ Authorities and parents warn young Emiratis over ‘offensive’ viral dance craze. The National.
  5. ^ Star Power Archived 16 May 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Khaleej Times.
  6. ^ "UAE celebrates a unique success story". The National. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Top UAE singers to open AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi". Arabian Business. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  8. ^ a b "SCANDALE SEXUEL: LE CHANTEUR ÉMIRATI AIDHA EL MENHALI A QUITTÉ LE MAROC". Le 360. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Emirati Singer Eida Al Menhali Faces Allegations of ORGY with 30 Moroccan Girls, but Diana Haddad Supports Him". Albawaba. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  10. ^ "Aida Al Menhali is Fine and the Story of His Arrest in Morocco is a Lie". Le Site Info. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
[edit]