Mahmood Abdulaziz محمود عبد العزيز | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 October 1967 Khartoum |
| Origin | Sudan |
| Died | January 17, 2013 (aged 45) |
| Genres | Music of Sudan, Arabic, African |
| Occupation | singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1994-2013 |
Mahmoud Abdulaziz (Arabic: محمود عبد العزيز, 16 October 1967 – 17 January 2013, Khartoum, Sudan) also transcribed as Mahmoud Abdel Aziz and affectionately known as Elhoot or Al-hoot (The Whale), was a popular Sudanese singer-songwriter. Called "Sudan's idol of the youth”, he was a central figure for Sudanese music fans, opposing the military government of the day.[1]
- ^ Beaumont, Peter, and Zeinab Mohammed Salih (2019-02-07). "The dead Sudanese singer inspiring revolt against Omar al-Bashir". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-08-14.