Biography
Who is Mesut Kurtis?
Early life and education
Mesut Kurtis was born in Skopje, North Macedonia. He grew up in a family with strong religious and scholarly roots. His father and grandfather both spoke Classical Arabic fluently.
He attended the College of Skopje during his early years. Later, he moved to the United Kingdom to continue his academic path. He earned a degree in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence along with Human Sciences from the University of Wales.
Musical career and albums
The singer is signed to Awakening Records and is one of the longest-serving artists on the label. He released his first album, Salawat, in 2004. This debut project was arranged by the British vocalist Sami Yusuf. His music video for Al-Burdah was filmed near the Turkish coast.
Mesut Kurtis has released several other musical projects over the years. These include the albums Beloved in 2009 and Tabassam in 2014. He also produced the mini album Azeem Al-Shan. His discography features various titles such as Balaghal Ula and Hasbi Rabbi.
His vocal style incorporates many different influences. He performs music in the Sufi, Arabic, and Khaliji genres. He is also known for his ability to sing in five different languages, including Turkish, English, and Macedonian.
Charity work and performances
Mesut Kurtis has participated in several large-scale charity events. In April 2012, he performed at the Hammersmith Apollo for the Send A Little Hope concert. This event was a collaboration between Awakening Records and Save An Orphan. The night successfully raised over £175,000 in pledges.
He also appeared at a concert organized by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services at University City Hall. This performance took place in April 2012 alongside Maher Zain. The event focused on disability awareness and the value of volunteer work.
In 2014, he joined the Sound of Light tour. This tour was organized by Human Appeal International and Awakening Records to raise funds for Gaza. It traveled through the United Kingdom and France. One specific concert held in Bradford, England, brought in £520,000.
Birthday and age
Mesut Kurtis was born on July 31, 1981, which makes Mesut 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Mesut shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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