The facts behind Ziryab.

Abu al-Hasan 'Ali Ibn Nafi', commonly known as Ziryab, was a singer, oud and lute player, composer, poet, and teacher.

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.