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Al Ekhwa
Origin Muharraq, Bahrain
Genres Latin, pop, reggae
Years active 1986–present
Website [1]

Al Ekhwa band " Brothers " is a Bahraini musical band that was formed by the widely Bahraini known performer of the western music singer/guitarist Ali Bahar in 1986.

They were called variously Al Sakhra " The Stone " But finally the band name got changed to Al Ekhwa " The Brothers ". They recorded such reggae, pop, and Latin songs.

Band members

  • Ali Bahar – lead vocals, guitar and organ (1986–present)
  • Khalid Al-Thawadi – lead guitarest and backing vocals (1987–present)
  • Essa Bahar – bass guitar (1986–present)
  • Sultan Salem – conga (1986–present)
  • Wajeeh Hassan – drums (1996–present)

Former members

  • Ibrahim Al-Thawadi – drums (1986–1995)
  • Nader Rafeei – percussion (1986–1992)
  • Abdullah Al-shorogi – organ (1996–2002)

Touring members

  • Mohamed Rashed – guitar (2006–present)

== Ali Bahar ==
The Brothers Is a very Popular Band in The Pesian Gulf. Ali Bahar ( The Golden Larynx ) as His fans called him, is the lead singer of this Band. Growing up in Muharraq,Bahrain ( presicely in Al-Binail neighborhood ), His name will never Forgeten in Bahrain. He was a poor man Before he Make him self the most Popular man in Baharin along with his Band ( The Brothers ) " Al - Ekhwa " . Ali Bahar in his Early career was Face many criticism Not Becuse he is wrong. But Because of his real Successfull Debut. After he was with no choice and After A very hardness moments he Faced but his sucessfull forced the People to write his name in the walls, shirts, cars, and houses too. All of that with no Money and no support From any Bahrainian Side. Ali Bahar was influensed by the 60s and 70s musical revolution, as well as reggae ( He was a Bob Marley Fan ). Bahar was Living in a cosmopolitan country with a diverse community, he got introduced into different genres of music, which encouraged him to learn playing many instruments, the guitar in the lead.

Early years



In 1960 Ali Khamis Ebrahim Bahar was born in Muharraq in a very simple family For very Simple Parents. The Father " Khamis Bahar " ( Very Popular Sailor in Muharraq ) he is dead because of oldness. When Ali Bahar was 12 years Old he joined a summer Activity and sat next to a boy holding an Acoustic guitar ( He was Bob Marley Fans ) Ali asked him joining his band ( The Rock ) with his brother Essa Bahar, That man was " Khalid Al-Thawady ". Khalid Accept the Offer and join ( The Rock Band ) After that (Sultan) make his debut in The band because he is Ali bahar neighbor in muharraq, Sultan was the only one played the congo in that era. After a few Years Ali Bahar was thinking seriously to Release an Album for them.

The Starting Point Of Brothers Career



In the seventies of the Past century, The Rock band ( Brothers Now ) were can not release any Album Because it was very Hard to them. So they were Singing Fairooz and Bob marley with each other. Ali Bahar Oldest Brother " Ebrahim Bahar " ( an actor ) Said to Ali Bahar that he will be a Big Music Star at One day. At 1986 They Changed the name of the band to ( Brothers ) And This is was The Big movment for them as a Band. Al- Ekhwa ( Brothers In English ) made themselves one of the most famous Band in the Arabic area. The band style in music was sad, influenced by the eastern music, which the audience loved and enjoyed. Al Ekhwa band is considered to be the largest spreading band in the gulf and the Arabic World. And released their first Album " Ana Welail Walkamra " me, ( nights and moon In English ) But After this Album The Brothers got many objection From the Others Because of thier Diffrent Style with no Hair cut and Western Instruments. Many critics said that they will Fail and thier career will end. The Brothers were did not care about what the People Said about them and they continue their Career makind a success By success Especially after Thier 1991 Album " Al - Bareha " Yesterday ( In English ).

The Fixed Brothers Members



Ali Bahar , alongside with his lifetime friend (Khalid Al-Thawadi)made a Very Successful dual Of All Middle east Bands. In Fact, Khalid Al- Thawady is Middle east Best Guitarest in 1996 and Asia's Best Guitarist in 2001 Beating many forgin Players. Khalid is The Lyrics Writer of The Band Songs too, His Lyrics are very Sad and folk. Al-Thawadi is a singer too, He Droped an English music in The Band Concert for International siger like Santana and Bob Marley. Many of the Arabic Hobbyist Guitar Players take him as thier Ideal Guitarest of all time Because he is Special Legend Guitar Player in the Arabia area, He can Played regge,Rock,Calssic But he is Proffesion in Solo Style.The Bass Player in the Band is ( Essa Bahar )" Ali Bahar youngest Brother ".accompanyed by many other members who were costantly in and out of the band Like Ebrahim El-thwady ( Former Drummer ), Wajeeh Hassan ( Current Drummer ). Wajeeh Entered the band in 1996 And he is one of The most Strongest Drummer in The Arabic area and he loved to Smile all the time even he was sad and he is Ali Bahar Cousin. Don't Forget the Congo Player in The Brothers Band which called " Sultan " he is one of the Oldest member in the band and he known as ( The octopus ) Because he Played the congo very fast, Thats why his Fans called him ( The octopus " Got many Hands " ). But ( Nader ) was leaving the band in 1990 and comeback again in 2005 with ( Mohammed Rashed ) very new member, In fact Mohammed is 19 years old and he Takes ( Khalid Al-Thawady as a model ) Thats why he can drops his music. ( The Brothers members harvested many successes locally and regionally, and established their reputation as Arabic best Band.


The Brothers released



This Band made a very Sucessfull Albums in the Gulf such as : Youma warda ( Mother is rose )1990, Al-Bareha ( Yesterday ) 1991, Terhal ( you Leave ) 1995, Jamal Elkon ( Beauty of The World ) 1996, Emsamaha ( Sorry ) 1997, Al-Deera ( Village ) 1999, Bela Hodood ( There is no limit ) 2000, and Ya Jarh ( Broken ) 2003.




Their mad Fans



The Brothers Band Fans Specially Locating in The Persian Gulf ( Bahrain,Oman,Kuwait,United Emarates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar ). The Brother Biggest concert ever was in Oman ( 130000 Viewer ) which Canceled after five songs only after the Police take the Borthers With a helicopter, Because the Omani People " The Brothers Madest Fans Ever in the World".














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