Abu al-Hasan 'Ali Ibn Nafi', commonly known as Ziryab, was a singer, oud and lute player, composer, poet, and teacher. He lived and worked in what is now Iraq, West Asia, and Andalusia during the medieval Islamic period.
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Abu al-Hasan 'Ali Ibn Nafi', commonly known as Ziryab, was a singer, oud and lute player, composer, poet, and teacher. He lived and worked in what is now Iraq, West Asia, and Andalusia during the medieval Islamic period. He was also a polymath, with knowledge in astronomy, geography, meteorology, botanics, cosmetics, culinary art, and fashion.
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Writers
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Writer / Author
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deceased
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Lived 777 to 857 · aged 80
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