What’s On

Between Samri melodies and her own songs, the beloved artist Fatouma returns for a captivating new musical session. 

Since her debut, Fatouma has captivated audiences with her powerful voice and unique renditions of diverse genres, ranging from traditional folk to romantic songs. On 17 January, the Amphitheatre will host a new musical session (Jalsat) featuring the beloved artist Fatouma. Fans can look forward to an enchanting evening showcasing her popular hits and iconic Samri songs, which she performs with exceptional mastery.

Her last event at the Amphitheatre, held during National Day celebrations in February 2022, was a patriotic spectacle. Fatouma captivated the audience with heartfelt tributes to Kuwait, her hit songs “Darb Al-Sana’a wal-Adala” and “Habibi Maho Al-Awal,” along with beloved Samri melodies.

A musical evening honouring the works of the late artist Awadh Doukhi, performed by Hamad Al-Manea, Fawaz Al-Marzouq, and Sultan Al-Muftah, accompanied by a musical ensemble under the direction of Dr Ayoub Khoder.

The late Kuwaiti singer Awad Doukhi belonged to the generation of singers who bridged the old and modern eras of Kuwait, he immersed himself in the maritime traditions and the sea songs that shaped Kuwaiti music’s identity, as well as the other heritage genres like sout, samri, and khammari. His songs reflect Kuwait’s social and musical evolution, before and after independence.

In the upcoming concert “Bu Fahmy: Songs of Awadh Doukhi”, to be held at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall on 28 January, we will celebrate his timeless works that embody Kuwait’s cultural essence. The event will feature singers Hamad Al-Manea, Fawaz Al-Marzouq, and Sultan Al-Muftah, accompanied by the musical ensemble under Dr Ayoub Khoder’s direction.

The Kuwaiti musical heritage with the beloved artist Tarek Al-Khurayef at the Amphitheatre next February.

The iconic song Hawed Al-Leil (Through the Night) by the late singer Aisha Al-Marta has become a symbol of musical events celebrating various facets of Kuwaiti folk music, particularly Samri. The Hawed Al-Leil concert series, held at the Amphitheatre for the past two years, has garnered widespread acclaim and audience enthusiasm.

This February, the series returns with the celebrated artist Tarek Al-Khurayef, renowned for his masterful renditions of Samri songs, promising an enchanting evening filled with the most beautiful works from our musical heritage.