Ziryab is also known as al-Hasan 'Ali Ibn Nafi, a prominent figure in medieval music.
He hailed from Iraq, specifically Baghdad, which was a significant center for music during his time.
Ziryab was not only a musician but also a polymath with expertise in various fields including astronomy and culinary arts.
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Abu al-Hasan 'Ali Ibn Nafi', commonly known as Ziryab, was a singer, oud and lute player, composer, poet, and teacher. He lived and worked in what is now Iraq, West Asia, and Andalusia during the medieval Islamic period. He was also a polymath, with knowledge in astronomy, geography, meteorology, botanics, cosmetics, culinary art, and fashion.
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