Thursday 01/January/2026 – 08:31 AM
Today marks the birth anniversary of the artist and musician Mohamed Noah, one of the most prominent symbols of serious song in Egypt, and the owner of a unique artistic experience that was linked to popular conscience and national concern, and far from the commercial mainstream, so that his works remain a witness to an important stage in the history of Egyptian music.
Who is Muhammad Noah?
Muhammad Noah was born in the city of Alexandria, a city that left a clear impact on his artistic conscience, with its cultural, heritage, and maritime diversity that was reflected in his melodies and songs from his early years. He showed a passion for music and singing, so he enrolled in the academic study of music, and possessed his artistic tools with awareness and culture, which gave him the ability to present a song that was different in form and content.
Muhammad Noah appeared strongly on the artistic scene during the 1970s, at a time when Egyptian song was witnessing major transformations. He chose to follow a different path, presenting songs that carried clear social and national issues, and expressed the simple man and his concerns, using a musical language that blended popular heritage and modern arrangement.
The works of Muhammad Nuh
Muhammad Noah’s name was associated with a number of songs that became marks in artistic memory, including songs of a national and social nature, and others that were inspired by the spirit of the sea and Alexandria. One of his most famous songs was the song Madad Ya Bahr, which was considered one of his most prominent works and the most expressive of his artistic identity, in addition to a group of songs that carried clear messages about belonging, freedom, and justice.
In addition to singing, Muhammad Noah was a composer and composer. He participated in providing soundtracks for works of art. He also contributed to musical theatre, believing that art is an integrated system that is not limited to sound only, but rather includes words, melody, and ideas.
He also had clear artistic positions, refusing to present works that were not consistent with his convictions, even if it was at the expense of spread and fame. Muhammad Noah was known for staying away from the limelight and the media, and for his refusal to engage in artistic conflicts or media reviews, which made him less of a public presence compared to some of his generation. However, on the other hand, he received great respect within the artistic community and among critics, who considered his experience an example of an artist committed to the value of art and its enlightening role.
Muhammad Noah passed away from our world in 2012, after an artistic journey that was not long in number of works, but profound in its impact, as his songs continued to be broadcast on national occasions, and were recalled whenever there was talk about the purposeful song and the artistry behind it.
