Aḥmad Abū Khalīl al-Qabbānī
احمد ابو خليل القباني
- Born
- 1833
- Died
- 1903
- Roles
- Actor, Composer
Biography
Abu Khalil al-Qabbani, born Ahmad Aq Biq, was a composer, actor and theatre pioneer.
Educated in Damascene Quranic schools and lodges, he learned samah and adapted Arab heritage for musical drama. He moved his troupe to Alexandria in 1884 and returned to Damascus late in 1900. Birthplace and some song attributions remain unresolved.