People behind the works
Suhail Arafa
Damascus
Story & context
Al Jasra’s account credits him with later melodic development of Ya Mal al-Sham, working with Omar Halabi on words. This separates the modern contribution from attribution of the older layer.
What remains open?
This entry covers the linked work, not a full biography or catalogue. Credits still need comparison with original release documentation.
Sources
- الجسرة الثقافي · يا مال الشام aljasrah.net
Sources retain their original language. The editing date does not mean every link was rechecked or the earliest recording found.
How to read this archive
We distinguish words, melody, performance and arrangement. A source supports a specific claim; a missing credit does not prove historical anonymity. Open questions remain visible in each entry, ready for new testimony or recordings.
These paths describe circulation and cultural association, not exclusive origins or ownership. The same entry may belong to several regions.