Aziz bin Ali, a renowned monologist and folk poet, was born in Baghdad on the side of Al-Karkh. His true name was Aziz bin Ali bin Abdul Aziz Ali bin Hatim bin Hanei. Completing his primary education in 1924, Aziz embarked on a journey that would significantly influence the landscape of Iraqi music. Aziz bin Ali gained prominence for his unique contribution to the world of music through the art of monologue singing. Prior to his emergence, this distinctive style was neither known nor familiar within the Iraqi singing community. Aziz's musical legacy lies in his ability to introduce and...
