Omar Khairat
Egyptian musician
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Omar Khairat (Arabic: عمر خيرت; born November 11, 1948) is an Egyptian musician, song writer and composer. He has gained recognition for his versatile talents as a composer, pianist, conductor and arranger.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 11, 1948 Cairo, Egypt |
| Genres | Egyptian music |
| Occupations | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
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 the main 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] He has performed across North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe with appearances in numerous countries including Russia, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Bharain, Qatar, Morocco and Tunisia.[6]
