Ehab Tawfik is much more than a chart-topping vocalist and songwriter. His in-depth academic studies of the rich legacy of the Arab song form, and his emotional renditions of traditional songs, resonate far beyond his native Egypt. Preserving the integrity of his Egyptian artistic roots but keeping his finger on the pulse of contemporary culture, he has breathed new life into Egyptian pop, from 1990's Ekmeny to 2007's Ahla Menhom and 2011's Arehna Ya Bilal. Torched love ballads, religious themes and upbeat hits—this is the list that captures the spirit of an icon.