Saud bin Abdulmajeed

A Saudi composer. He learned Eastern music under the guidance of prominent musicians from Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Education

Studied music, choral singing, solfège, Eastern musical instruments, music notation, and Maqam theory.

2016

Undertook lessons in intangible cultural heritage from UNESCO.

Artistic Achievements

Renowned Saudi singers like Mohammed Abdu, Abdulmajid Abdullah, Khaled Abdulrahman, among others, have performed his compositions.

International Collaboration

Collaboratively composed music with musicians from the Middle East and around the world.

2007

Co-founded the Saudi Association of Producers and Distributors.

2013

Conducted a comprehensive study on traditional music in the Arabian Peninsula, with a focus on Saudi Arabia.

2013

Presented a lecture titled "Traditional Hijazi Music" at the Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah in Kuwait with Dr. Lisa Urkevich.

2016

Produced and prepared the radio program "Melodies Memories".

2019

Organized a cultural artistic evening at Abha Literary Club titled "Nation and Melody", showcasing Saudi national songs over nine decades.

2019

Conducted the "Art Academies Initiative" workshop at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh.

2020

Wrote articles about Saudi singers in Al-Watan newspaper.

2020

Workshop titled "Our Music Forum II" with the Music Authority at the Ministry of Culture.

2021

Participated in a workshop to develop standards for the Music Award in the second edition of the National Cultural Awards Initiative.

2022

Worked with the nomination committee for the Music Award in the second edition of the National Cultural Awards Initiative.

2023

Among the founding members of the inaugural non-profit organization for professional musicians in Saudi Arabia, designated as the Professional Music Association.

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