A rare recording by Warda al-Jazairia is back in the spotlight after Egyptian Radio announced its intention
to broadcast a complete recording by the late artist Warda Al-Jazairia, following its digitization and
restoration to achieve the best possible sound quality.
The recording features Warda’s performance of the song “Ya Habibi, La Taqal Li Da’a Habibi”
(“Oh My Love, Don’t Tell Me My Love Is Lost”), composed by the great musician Riad Al-Sunbati,
which lends this work special artistic significance, given the immense stature these two figures hold in the history of Arabic music.
Rare Recording of Warda Al-Jazairia in a Special Celebration
A rare recording of the Algerian singer Warda will be broadcast as part of a special celebration
organized by Egyptian Radio on September 9, coinciding with the anniversary of the passing of composer Riad Al-Sunbati
The public is scheduled to hear the complete recording at 1:00 a.m.
after undergoing a digital restoration process that helped refine the sound and preserve its artistic details
This allows new generations to discover a recording of exceptional musical and historical value
The digital restoration process also underscores the importance of preserving the Arab musical archive,
particularly rare works that have not been available to the public in high quality in recent years
Radio Al-Aghani Celebrates Riad Al-Sunbati
The celebration is not limited to the rare recording; it also includes a special episode of the program “Sira al-Hob,”
which highlights Riad Al-Sunbati’s career in composition and singing.
The episode reviews the most notable milestones in his artistic career, as well as
his collaborations with the biggest stars of Arabic music and the works
that helped cement his reputation as one of the most prominent musicians and composers in the history of Arabic song
The broadcast of a rare recording by the Algerian singer Warda gives fans of authentic Arabic music the chance to rediscover Warda’s voice in a piece featuring Sanbati’s compositions
and brings to mind a golden age in the history of Arabic music
The recording also represents an important addition to the artistic archive of Warda Al-Jazairia,
whose works continue to enjoy widespread popularity among Arab audiences despite the many years that have passed since her passing
The effort to restore and reintroduce these recordings underscores the importance of preserving
musical heritage and making it available in a manner befitting the artistic value of its creators and the collective memory of the Arab public
