Iraqi musician Naseer Shamma won "2020 Person of the Year" of the Dutch International Organization for Freedom Protection of Human Rights and World Peace on Thursday.
The organization's statement expressed praised Shamma's significant role in supporting human issues, world peace, and human rights. He also cared about the crisis of the refugees alongside his countless efforts for spreading peace through his concerts.
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In the same context, Iraqi President Barham Salih congratulated the musician after receiving the award during a phone call.
He also expressed his appreciation for the artist's career in the field of arts, and culture wishing him more success.
Shamma is one of the most influential musicians in the middle east and he established an influential style of playing the lute.
He released various albums and was named by UNESCO as the Artist of Peace.
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