Said Akl
TunisiaartistMaleb. 19218.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Said Akl (1912-2018) was a celebrated Lebanese poet, writer, and intellectual known for his significant contributions to Arabic literature and his advocacy for Lebanese cultural identity. He was a proponent of the use of the Arabic language in modern poetry and is remembered for his lyrical compositions that capture the essence of love, nature, and national pride.
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Saïd Akl was a poet whose poetry was set to music by Mohamed Garfi.
Hommage à Mohamed Garfi : Quand la musique perd l’un de ses grands passeursLa Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·Tunisia· 2026-09-15
Tunisia· 2026-09-15
Saïd Akl's poetry was also set to music by Mohamed Garfi.
Décès de Mohamed Garfi, figure majeure de la musique tunisienneLa Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·Tunisia· 2026-09-13
Tunisia· 2026-09-13
Said Akl's lyrics were part of the concert's closing hymns.
Sur les traces des légendes – La Presse de TunisieLa Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·Tunisia· 2025-07-21
Tunisia· 2025-07-21
