A simple and down-to-earth man, Egyptian singer and actor Mohamed Fouad bridged the gap between sha'abi and mainstream Arabic pop, offering scores of stunning albums since his debut Fe El Sekain in 1985. Skillfully riding the transformative decade of Arabic music, his innumerable hits including “Kamanana”, “Rehlet Hob” and “Ghaly” also soundtracked the box-office blockbusters of his cinematic career. Close to the heart and supremely relatable, Fouad's music speaks to millions in the Arab world.