Lebanon Today
With great sadness, we mourn today, Saturday, the passing of an authentic Lebanese poetic figure, the great poet Tali’ Hamdan, at the age of 81. The deceased left an indelible mark on the world of poetry, and a great legacy that will continue to resonate in generations to come. He was truly one of the most important pillars of the art of Zajel and the Lebanese platform.
The deceased was known by his beloved nickname “Abu Shadi”, as well as “the poet of the two platforms”. This title did not come out of nowhere, but in appreciation of his high standing in the Lebanese Zajel scene, his superior ability to blend the authenticity and originality of poetry, and his captivating and distinctive presence on stage.
Tali’ Hamdan was born into a simple Lebanese family in the village of Ain Aanoub – Aley District, on the nineteenth of January 1944. His father, Najib Hamdan, worked as a farmer, while his mother, Fatini Yahya, was responsible for taking care of the house and raising the eleven children.
The deceased was distinguished by his poems that touched the hearts of expatriates and expressed their suffering, and he did not forget the just causes of the Palestinian people. In addition, the deceased excelled in writing national and social poems, and the lyrics of songs performed by a selection of Arab artists, reserving for himself a special place in the hearts of Lebanese and Arabs alike.
Among his most prominent timeless works: “Blossoms of Roses”, “Streams of Perfume”, “Night and Moon”, “Wait for Me, I’m Coming”, and the book “Tali’ Hamdan’s Openings” which cemented his position as a creative poet, contributing to the advancement of the art of Lebanese Zajel to broader horizons of creativity and influence.
With the passing of Tali’ Hamdan, the literary scene in Lebanon loses one of its poetic symbols, and a figure who enriched the Zajel heritage with his honest voice and unique presence.
source: 961 today
