Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, dubbed 'Prince of Arab Singing,' passed away Sunday at the age of 74, according to Egyptian television.

 

He had been receiving treatment in France, where he traveled last March after undergoing medical surgery in Egypt earlier in the year.

 

Hany Abdel Aziz Shaker was born in December 1952 and graduated from the Higher Institute of Music (Conservatory). However, he started his career early on in children's programs on Egyptian television before being supported by composer Mohamed El Mougy, who introduced him at a major concert with the late Fayza Ahmed, where he performed the song 'Helwa Ya Donia' (Beautiful World), with lyrics by Fathy El Ghandour, according to Reuters.

 

Shaker released dozens of albums and performed concerts in most countries around the world and participated in major art festivals.

 

He also appeared in several films, such as (Aysheen Lel Hob) in 1974 alongside Nelly and Mohamed Awad, (Hatha Ohibbo wa Hatha Oreedo) in 1975, and (El Mesbah El Sehry) in 1977.

 

Shaker served as the head of the Musicians' Syndicate for the first time in 2015, then won a second term before resigning in July 2022.