Omar Souleyman
Omar Souleyman | |
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Omar Souleyman performing at Perth International Arts Festival in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Omar Almasikh |
| Also known as | Omar Souleyman |
| Born | 1966 Ras al-Ayn, al-Hasakah, Syria |
| Origin | Tell Tamer, al-Hasakah, Syria |
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| Occupations | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | omarsouleyman |
Omar Almasikh (Arabic: عمر المسيخ; born 1966), better known by his stage name Omar Souleyman (عمر سليمان), is a Syrian singer. He began his career in 1994 singing at weddings and has since released numerous records and performed all over the world. He produces a modernized version of the traditional dabke.