Abu Dhabi is to host a festival that will showcase six straight nights of unique masterpieces of Arabic music played by a selection of talented musicians and singers in the rich Arabic music heritage.
The ‘Sounds of Arabia’ festival will present: the great Egyptian musical composer and maestro Omar Khayrat, in the first evening; the second evening belongs to the award-winning Lebanese Fayha Choir; Iraqi qanun player Furat Qaddor along with Moroccan instrumental artists Tareq and Jukia Benzi will be the stars of the show in the third evening; the fourth evening will be dedicated to the Lebanese singer Jahida Wehbe; Egyptian folklore dance by Rida Popular Arts Group will be presented in the fifth evening which will be later followed by the warm voice of Egyptian singer Nadia Mustafa; while the final night shall be reserved to Farida, the female voice of Iraqi Maqam.
The festival, which is organised by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), will also present a number of award winning documentary films related to music in the Arab World and its influence on the lives of people there, which include:
’Sacred Sounds’ (2000), directed by Carmine Cervi:
A documentary film that studies the notion behind religious music and how it is used as means of communicating with the creator in a way that is common in most cultures and religions in the world. The director manages to break through political, cultural, and religious barriers to present a vivid picture of faith via music. The events take place in a Moroccan village, where the sounds of people going about their daily lives in the market and the calls for prayers mix with traditional images to give a mystical experience at the heart of Morocco.
‘Improvisations’ (2005), directed by Raed Andoni:
The film follows the exploits of Trio Joubran, a celebrated Palestinian musical group. Three brothers, who have different personalities and opinions but share a passion for playing the oud, go on a journey through Palestinian cities under occupation to reach their final destination in Paris. Chronicling moments of hope and pain in the musicians’ pursuit of their small dream, the documentary offers a look at a Palestinian family’s life and relations.
‘We Loved Each Other so Much’ (2003), directed by Jack Janssen:
A documentary made by Dutch director Jack Janssen talks about the life of Fairouz from the beginning of her singing career up to her rise to stardom. The film focuses on the singer’s love for Lebanon, which she refused to leave during the war, showing how her voice remained the only ray of hope.
The festival, the first of its kind in the Emirati capital, will be held May 1-6, 2008.
The ‘Sounds of Arabia’ festival will present: the great Egyptian musical composer and maestro Omar Khayrat, in the first evening; the second evening belongs to the award-winning Lebanese Fayha Choir; Iraqi qanun player Furat Qaddor along with Moroccan instrumental artists Tareq and Jukia Benzi will be the stars of the show in the third evening; the fourth evening will be dedicated to the Lebanese singer Jahida Wehbe; Egyptian folklore dance by Rida Popular Arts Group will be presented in the fifth evening which will be later followed by the warm voice of Egyptian singer Nadia Mustafa; while the final night shall be reserved to Farida, the female voice of Iraqi Maqam.
The festival, which is organised by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), will also present a number of award winning documentary films related to music in the Arab World and its influence on the lives of people there, which include:
’Sacred Sounds’ (2000), directed by Carmine Cervi:
A documentary film that studies the notion behind religious music and how it is used as means of communicating with the creator in a way that is common in most cultures and religions in the world. The director manages to break through political, cultural, and religious barriers to present a vivid picture of faith via music. The events take place in a Moroccan village, where the sounds of people going about their daily lives in the market and the calls for prayers mix with traditional images to give a mystical experience at the heart of Morocco.
‘Improvisations’ (2005), directed by Raed Andoni:
The film follows the exploits of Trio Joubran, a celebrated Palestinian musical group. Three brothers, who have different personalities and opinions but share a passion for playing the oud, go on a journey through Palestinian cities under occupation to reach their final destination in Paris. Chronicling moments of hope and pain in the musicians’ pursuit of their small dream, the documentary offers a look at a Palestinian family’s life and relations.
‘We Loved Each Other so Much’ (2003), directed by Jack Janssen:
A documentary made by Dutch director Jack Janssen talks about the life of Fairouz from the beginning of her singing career up to her rise to stardom. The film focuses on the singer’s love for Lebanon, which she refused to leave during the war, showing how her voice remained the only ray of hope.
The festival, the first of its kind in the Emirati capital, will be held May 1-6, 2008.
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