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Galilee's 'Nightingale' Tanous Dies at 86

Tanous, known as the "Nightingale of the Galilee," died at 86. He was a beloved singer whose distinctive voice was heard at events across the region, though he never pursued professional singing. Tanous was influenced by Farid al-Atrash and Wadih El Safi and befriended Palestinian poets like Samih Al-Qasim.

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Galilee's 'Nightingale' Tanous Dies at 86
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What happened

  1. 01Tanous, the "Nightingale of the Galilee," passed away at the age of 86.
  2. 02He was known for his distinctive voice at weddings and cultural events.
  3. 03Tanous was influenced by artists Farid al-Atrash and Wadih El Safi.
  4. 04He befriended prominent Palestinian poets Samih Al-Qasim, Mahmoud Darwish, and Tawfiq Ziad.
  5. 05His funeral will be held on Sunday at the Church of Saint George in Eilaboun.

His funeral is scheduled for Sunday in Eilaboun.

Translated and summarized by baba from Al-Shams, the latest report. Read Al-Shams’s original

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