Omar Khairat Explained
| Omar Khairat |
| Background: | non_performing_personnel |
| Birth Date: | 11 November 1948 |
| Birth Place: | Cairo, Egypt |
| Genre: | Contemporary Arabic music |
| Occupation: | Musician, composer |
| Instrument: | Piano |
Omar Khairat (born November 11, 1948) (ar|عمر خيرت) is an Egyptian musician. He has gained recognition for his versatile talents as a composer, pianist, conductor and arranger.[1]
Early life
Born in Cairo, Omar was raised in a family of musicians. His uncle, Abu Bakr Khairat, a composer and architect, established the Cairo Conservatoire.[2]
Career
Omar was a drummer for the Egyptian rock band Les Petits Chats until 1971.[3] [4]
Works
In January 2019, Omar Khairat performed a live concert in al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.[5]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Release . Press . 17th Sheikh Zayed Book Award names renowned Egyptian musician Omar Khairat as Cultural Personality of the Year . 2023-08-11 . Zawya.com . en.
- Web site: 2021-11-10. Egypt's Omar Khairat to perform live concert at Cairo Opera House in November. 2021-12-14. Egypt Independent. en-US.
- Egypt Independent, May 25, 2010 - From kittens to cats: Les Petits Chats reunite on stage - Louise Sarant
- Web site: 2015-10-05. Interview with Omar Khairat. 2021-12-14. Egypt Independent. en-US.
- Web site: Winter at Tantora: Musical extravaganza at Saudi Arabia's Al-Ula heritage site. 2018-12-07. Arab News. en. 2019-01-24.
