Lebanon's Wadih El Safi gets a Google Doodle on his birthday

He was one of Lebanon's most iconic and respected singers.

One of Lebanon's most iconic and legendary music figures, Wadih El Safi, would have turned 95 today and Google is reminding us all about his incredible legacy. 

Safi became known as the "Voice of Lebanon" at the age of 17, after winning a national radio competition. He grew to become one of the most respected singers, songwriters, composers and actors in his day, with a career spanning 75 years. 

Throughout his lifetime, Safi released more than 5,000 songs. 

He toured the world, singing in Arabic, French, Portuguese and Italian

Source: Wikipedia

He performed and recorded with legendary Lebanese musicians, including Fairuz and Sabah

Safi's music brought together a new style of modernized folk music

He died on Oct. 11, 2013 after suffering from an illness, but his legacy lives on.

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