Abdul Bari Aboobakur commonly spelled as Abdul Baree (20 March 1967) is a former Maldivian singer.
Career In 1990, Baaree started performing in the "Aksheeba" shows without any charge, which helped in gaining recognition from music lovers. Afterwards, he expanded his presence to other stage shows including "Fannaanunge Muzikee Eid", "Galaxy" and other shows being performed in Male' and atoll islands. He started his professional career as a singer in 1997 by contributing to the studio albums including Mathaaran. Indian classical touch in his rendition, often compared with Bollywood singer Mohammed Rafi, was particularly noted by the music directors which helped him gain several projects within a short period of time. From the year 2000 to 2011, Bari had been a consistent contributor to the soundtrack album of several films.
In 2005, the Government of Maldives honoured him with the National Award of Recognition, which he attributed as his biggest achievement of his career. During the time, he worked as a mentor to the students performing in the Interschool Singing Competition. In the media, he has been noted as a "bubbly performer who brings a smile to the listener with his joyful rendition, except for the emotional songs". Similarly, his live performances are discussed to be enjoyable with his engaging behavior on the stage.
In 2011, Baaree made a public announcement that after listening to a religious documentary titled Maru, he decided to quit music and regret his involvement in the industry. Afterwards, he only performed religious tracks and advised his followers to avoid listening his music. Despite stepping away from the musical scene for personal reasons, many of his songs remain popular even after decades of its release. In 2018, Baaree was ranked third in the list of the "Most Desired Comeback Voices", compiled by Dho?.
Discography Feature film Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)Notes1999 Umurah"Ei Reethivi Iru Han'dhuthaaEy"Boi Ahmed KhaleelFathimath Zoona2000 Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib"Mithuraa Libumunney"Adam Haleem AdnanSolo2001Aaah"Ma Vaanan Qurubaan"Adam Haleem AdnanSolo"Veynugaa Roalumun"Fathimath RaufHiiy Edhenee"Hiyyves Dhen Fisaari Moyaey" (Version 1)Easa ShareefFathimath Zoona, Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi"Hiyyves Dhen Fisaari Moyaey" (Version 2)Fathimath ZoonaHiyy Heyokuraathi"Ei Reethivi Iru Han'dhuthaaEy"Boi Ahmed KhaleelFathimath ZoonaAppears in Soundtrack albumNaaummeedhu"Bappaa Aimaa Aharen Vaa Ufaa"Mausoom ShakirAhmed Nabeel Mohamed"Haadha Dheraey"Solo2002Loabi Nuvevununama"Ufalun Kulhelan"Mariyam Eanash SinanAppears in Soundtrack albumSandhuravirey"Heyluvaalee Roohaa Shabaabey"Adam Haleem AdnanShifa ThaufeeqAppears in Soundtrack albumKahvalhah Dhaandhen"Mihithun Abadhu Loabi Dhevidhaaney"Adam Naseer IbrahimFathimath Zoona"Ey Fari Maushooqaa"SoloAan... Aharenves Loabivin"Aadhey Mirey Loabin"Jaufar Abdul RahumanSolo2003Ginihila"Dhiriulhumakee Miee Nunimey"Easa ShareefFathimath Zoona"Loabi Mee Jaazubee Foni Asarekey"SoloKalaayaanulaa"Nukerifa Nuhurey Aadhey"Mausoom ShakirShifa ThaufeeqDhonkamana"Annanee Fenvaruvan"Easa ShareefFathimath Zoona"Ahaashey Loabivaaey Ahaashey"Adam Naseer IbrahimShifa ThaufeeqVehey Vaarey Therein"Nan Bunan Kereynehey" Easa ShareefShifa Thaufeeq"Alhe Alhe Dhoonukurey"Appears in Soundtrack album"Aadhey Nikan Loabin Ekugaa Nashaalan"Solo2004Sandhuravirey 2"Masthee Dhehiyy"Ahmed HaleemShifa ThaufeeqEynaa"Loabin Thi Loabin"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Aishath Inaya2005Handhu Keytha"Thi Farudhaa Nagaashey"Shifa ThaufeeqZuleykha"Bappage Loa Foodhi Karuna"Mausoom ShakirMariyam Eanash SinanHureemey Inthizaarugaa"Visnaa Visnaa Hoadhaa Hoadhaa"Easa ShareefShifa Thaufeeq2006Hukuru Vileyrey"Vaathi Fari Loa"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Mariyam Rifqa2008Yoosuf"Ivvenee Haaley"Mausoom ShakirSolo"Loabivan Aharen Malikaa Ey"Adam Haleem AdnanSoloAppears in Soundtrack album2009Udhabaani"Han'dhuvaruge Alikan Libey"Fathimath Zoona"Kalhufoige Reythah Gunan" (Duet Version)Baaraige Fas"Thi Loabi Noon Loaiybakah"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Shifa ThaufeeqLoaiybahtakaa"Hiyy Nagaafaa Ma Dhineemaa"Adam Haleem AdnanRafiyath Rameeza"Shaairekey Thee Beynunvey Khiyaal"Appears in Soundtrack album2010Mi Hiyy Keekkuraanee?"Fun Araamekey Thibaage Loaibakee"Aishath Inaya"Kairivelanthoa Kairi Kurey"Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)Moonisa KhaleelDhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa"Saahibaa"Hussain SobahRafiyath Rameeza2011Laelaa"Fari Nala Thibaage Soora"Shifa Thaufeeq
Short films Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)2001Juhaage Buhdhi"Chaalu Paree Aashoakhu Kuree"Solo2006Salhibe"Raaguthakun Foni Roohee" Adam Haleem AdnanFathimath Zoona
Television Year Title Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)2000Dhoapatta"Hadhiyaa Badhal Vanee Ey"Kopee Mohamed RasheedhShifa Thaufeeq2004Dhanmaanu"Gulzaarakee Thiyey"Shifa Thaufeeq
Non-film songs