Ziryab (789–857)

Ziryab’s Garden (13th Century. Public Domain).

Alternative last name spellings: –
Alternative first name spellings: Abu l-Hasan ‘Ali Ibn Nafi
Alias: –

 

GENERAL INFO

Description: Ziryab was a musician recognized as a polymath, famous for the refined oriental customs that he introduced in the Cordovan court of Abd ar-Rahman II of the Umayyad dynasty, a place that was accepted as a musician. It was in Al-Andalus where Ziryab’s career was very fruitful. He created a unique and influential musical style, and songs that were performed in Iberia for generations. He was a great influence on Spanish music, and is considered the founder of the Andalusian musical traditions of North Africa.
Sex: Male. Occupation: Linguist, Geographer, Singer, Oud player, Composer, Poet, Teacher, Chemist, Musician, Astronomer, Gastronomist.
Place of Birth / Death: Mosul, Abbasid Caliphate / Córdoba, Emirate of Córdoba. Country Tags: Iraq. Spain.
Periods: VIII-IX Genres: Instrumental music, vocal music, songs.
Styles: Medieval Islamic music. Andalusian music. School / Group: –
Instruments: Oud. Relatives: –
Patrons: Abd ar-Rahman II. Master: Ishaq al-Mawsili. 

 

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