What’s On

A new concert celebrating the songs of the late singer Warda performed by Marwa Nagi and Ayaat Farouk from Egypt, Khalaf Al-Masha’ouf from Kuwait with the musical ensemble led by Egyptian conductor Alaa Abdel Salam.

Emerging in an important era of Arabic singing history, the Algerian singer Warda was seen as a successor to the greatest Arab artists. Her beautiful voice, stage presence, and collaborations with acclaimed lyricists and composers put Warda in an iconic stature. She left an impressive legacy with a repertoire exceeding 300 songs during a career which spanned over 60 years. These songs remain timeless and radiant, growing in brilliance even after she passed away.

In celebration of the late artist’s most beautiful works, the National Theatre hosts a musical evening on October 5. The concert will feature rising Kuwaiti singer Khalaf Al-Masha’ouf, and the Egyptian Opera House singer Ayat Farouk, along with the star of “The Voice” talents show Marwa Nagy, who participated in the second season and reached the finals; accompanied by the musical ensemble under the direction of Egyptian conductor Alaa Abdel-Salam.

The famous Yemeni orchestra, conducted by Mohamed Al Ghoom, performs the traditional Hadrami music heritage alongside contemporary Khaleeji songs and melodies.

On October 18^th, the National Theatre hosts, for the first time in Kuwait, the Hadrami Orchestra, renowned for presenting Yemeni heritage, known as the origin of musical arts in the Gulf, in a global approach that harmonizes Western orchestral instruments with Yemeni traditional instruments. In this concert, the orchestra conducted by maestro Mohamed Al Ghoom, will perform Hadrami music heritage along with contemporary Khaleeji songs and melodies.

Founded by Yemeni composer Mohamed Al Ghoom, the Hadrami Orchestra had its inaugural performance in 2019 in Malaysia under the title “Hope Arising from Profound Pain,” featuring six compositions inspired by Hadrami musical styles. Also in 2022, the orchestra presented a grand performance at the Egyptian Opera House entitled “Yemeni Melodies on the Nile”, which featured around 120 musicians playing Yemeni and Egyptian traditional instruments, as well as orchestral instruments.

Award-winning singer, composer and flutist, Nai Barghouti performs her stunning arrangements of Arabic classics and western music in addition to her original songs.

On October 25^th, Palestinian composer, singer, and flutist Nai Barghouti will perform at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall. Barghouti is renowned for her fusion of jazz and Middle Eastern music. In that concert, she will mix her own songs with classical Arabic songs, taking the audience on a musical journey through various genres, from Egyptian traditional singing to contemporary Arabic music and from jazz to khaleeji heritage.

An award-winning artist Nai Barghouti has become one of the most recognisable and iconic voices of a new generation of Arab artists. Barghouti debuted in 2011, and since then, she has performed in the major Arab and international theaters. In 2022, she released her first album, featuring 12 songs that showcase her distinctive artistic personality, skillfully fusing Arabic classics with various Western music genres, especially jazz.

This concert takes us to the vibrant nights and rich music of Manama featuring Bahraini super star Khaled Al Sheikh, along with Mohamed Al Bakri, Ibrahim Al Najem, Hind Dito, and Bahrain musical ensemble conducted by Ziad Ziman.

The National Theatre will host, on October 26, “Manama Nights,” a concert that will take us to Bahrain, the pearl of the Gulf, with its rich musical heritage and singers who are part of our memories. Bahraini prominent artist Khaled Al Sheikh will headline the evening along with Bahraini singers Mohamed Al Bakri, Ibrahim Al Najem, and Hind Dito, accompanied by Bahrain musical ensemble under the direction of Maestro Ziad Ziman.

Much like a musical journey, the programme features a collection of traditional and contemporary Bahraini songs. It spans a range of eras, from the pioneering efforts of Mohammad bin Fares throughout the twentieth century, including the popular artist of the 1960s, Mohamed Ali Abdullah. It also covers the golden era of Bahraini music from the 70s and 80s with artists like Ahmed Al Jumairi, Ali Bahar, Salman Ziman, in addition to the songs of the evening’s star, Khaled Al-Sheikh.