
Sheikh Imam Mohammad Ahmad Eissa, born 1918, is famous throughout the Arab world for his folk songs indicting the ruling classes. Considered the voice of the oppressed, he is banned from state television and radio, and has been imprisoned numerous times, including in 1974 for the occasion of President Nixon’s visit. With scenes of Egyptian street life set to his often caustic musical criticisms of his native Egypt’s upper classes, the Sheikh’s message is that “If a beautiful thing is suppressed today, it will rise tomorrow.”
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Sheikh Imam Mohammad Ahmad Eissa, born 1918, is famous throughout the Arab world for his folk songs indicting the ruling classes. Considered the voice of the oppressed, he is banned from state television and radio, and has been imprisoned numerous times, including in 1974 for the...
The Singing Sheikh (1991) was directed by Heiny Srour. The film is a Music production with a runtime of 0h 10m, rated 10.0/10.
The Singing Sheikh runs 0h 10m (10 minutes total). Audience rating: 10.0/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Music.
The Singing Sheikh is rated 10.0/10 by 1 viewers — exceptional and highly recommended. A good pick for Music fans.