Famous Australian Iraqi musician dies at 75

Iraq-born Australian musician Abdel Hussein Elsemawi died on Sunday in Sydney at the age of 75.

Musician Abdel Hussein Elsemawi Source: FB (Supplied)

Mr. Elsemawi is well known for his music that contributed to the spread of more than 200 Arabic songs.

The musician died of a chronic disease that left him paralyzed until he died yesterday.

Radio journalist Alaa Alawadi spoke to SBS Arabic24 about Mr. Elsemawi's music contribution.