User:Morten7an/Mahmoud Abdulaziz (singer)

Mahmoud Abdulaziz (عبدالعزيز محمود, also transcribed as Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz and affectionately known as Al-hoot, was a popular Sudanese singer. Mahmoud Abdulaziz was born in Khartoum in 1967, and died in Amman in 2013. His music was a blend of traditional music from Sudan and western popmusic with occasional other African influences. At the time of his death he had become a symbol for those wanting a secular Sudan. Abdulaziz produced more than 30 records and several of the many YouTube videos with his music have more than one million views.

Curiosa
During a concert, a disabled fan, who could not get as close to the stage as he would have wanted, sought to catch the attention of his idol, and started waving his hands. This worked and Abdulaziz mimicked his movements, and also at an occasion came to greet the fan. It became habitual for the artist to  greet the devoted fan in this way, at every concert. Subsequently arms in cross with index finger pointing outwards in front of him, became his symbol, and was in turn taken up by other fans. Even on his deathbed, Mahmoud was photographed in this poise.

Partial Discography

 * Albums
 * 1994: Khalli Balak
 * 1995: Sakat Al-Rabab  (Hassad music label)