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Ya Madinah

by Alma Esbeye

Album: Singles

Duration: 4:30

Maqam: NahawandGenre: nasheed, sholawat, madih, munshidYear: 2024Type: nasheedComposer: Alma Esbeye

Story & Cultural Context

A contemporary Indonesian sholawat expressing deep longing and love for the city of Medina and the Prophet Muhammad. Alma Esbeye is a prominent figure in the Indonesian gambus and religious music scene, known for her modern interpretations of traditional themes.

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Ya Madinah

Ya Madinah

Singles 4:30 2024
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MaqamNahawand
Genre
nasheedNasheed · Arabic نشيدA devotional Islamic song. Traditionally sung by voice or with a frame drum; many modern ones add instruments.Browse →Glossary →sholawatSholawat · Indonesian / Malay from Arabic صلواتIndonesian and Malay sung blessings on the Prophet ﷺ.Browse →Glossary →madihMadih · Arabic مديحPraise poetry sung for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.Browse →Glossary →munshidMunshid · Arabic منشدThe singer of nasheeds. "Inshad" is the act of performing them.Browse →Glossary →
Instruments
percussionstringspianovocal

Credits

ComposerAlma Esbeye
LyricistAlma Esbeye
ArrangementEsbeye
ProducerEsbeye Management
LabelEsbeye

Story & Cultural Context

A contemporary Indonesian sholawat expressing deep longing and love for the city of Medina and the Prophet Muhammad. Alma Esbeye is a prominent figure in the Indonesian gambus and religious music…

Titles in Other Languages

العربيةيا مدينة
EnglishO Medina
TürkçeEy Medine