This is a traditional Syrian song that combines lyrics in Classical Arabic that are derived from the poetry from Al-Andalus. It's mostly about love, longing, and spirituality. It was mostly collected by Aleppine musicians.
The music of Qudud Halabiya originated in al-Andalus, but it was developed in the Levant, primarily in Aleppo, by musicians who adapted secular, folk, and religious songs. In the 20th century, Qudud Halabiya became more popular, as many Aleppine musicians developed and popularized it such as Omar al-Batsh (1885-1950), Abdul Qader al-Hajjar (1917–1993), Bakri al-Kurdi (1909–1978), Bakri Rajab (1910–1979), Sabri Moudallal (1918–2006), Sabah Fakhri (1933-2021), and Mohammad Khairy.
Sheikh Amin al-Jundi, a poet and musician from Homs, was a pioneer who created Qudud and became one of the pillars of the Arab culture in the eighteenth century, adding words to some religious melodies. He was considered one of the pillars of the Arab culture in the eighteenth century.
Al-Qudoud al-Halabiya is a traditional aleppo music form with a fixed melody. The lyrics of religious and entertainment songs vary by event type. Well-versed singers can improvise lyrics based on the current situation. In this style, deep vocals are used to reach a peak and to hold a long note or repeat a phrase. When this happens, their audiences experience what is called tarab, or exultation. The audience plays a key role in inspiring the performers by holding their arms out and moving the upper body. Communities describe this emotional state as 'being drunk without drinking.
With the traditional elements of qudoud music, Aleppans perform the music in the alleyways and souks of the old city. While retaining the traditional elements, social changes have influenced the music, and it has spread to other parts of Aleppo. Lyrics of a more secular nature have been added, telling stories of love, life, tradition, and honor. Popular poetry has also been used.
Although these traditional songs are not restricted to the city of Aleppo, as there are also Homsi, Damascene, coastal, and many others, the experts attribute their association with al-Shahba to Aleppo's tradition of authentic singing down the generations. Throughout Aleppo culture, however, qudoud plays an important role as a source of resilience, especially during wartime. However, these songs have been taken to cultural international forums by performers and players. Today, a variety of methods are employed for imparting knowledge, including informal exchanges between mentors and youth, as well as formal programs via the school curriculum.
References
(https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/al-qudoud-al-halabiya-01578) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qudud_Halabiya#Famous_songs) (https://sana.sy/en/?p=257418) |Subject=Music, Verbal Arts and Literature |Country=Syria |SDG=(03) Good Health and Well-being, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities }}