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The question

Who was the first known singer? Was it David?

The answer

The Prophet David was in the company of many musicians and singers. He is, however, the best known of the singers and musicians, since he wrote more than seventy psalms in the Holy Book of the Psalms.

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

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