Muhamad Al-Qasabji

Born in 1892, he was an oud player and composer from Egypt. He is considered one of the five egyptian leading composers in the 20th century. He was one of the most favorite composer of Oum Kalthoum. In 1941, he composed for her the masterpiece 'Raa' El Habeeb'. He died in march 1966. Until today, most critics classify Mohamed El Qasabji as the master of the oud due to his great abilities and skills which he had during his time.