26 October 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings Now in its 27th edition, the big music festival, which signals the beginning of the autumn season in the Kingdom, is back with a selection of big acts from across the Arab world and beyond. MOROCCAN BEATS OCTOBER 25 NABYLA MAAN LIVE Cultural Hall Nabyla recorded her first album in 2005, D’nya, in which she sings in Darija, classical Arabic and French, including two reprises of Nass El Ghiwane’s famous songs Allah Ya Molana and Essiniya. Her album sold to hundreds of thousand copies and led to concerts in Morocco and across Europe. At age 19, she was the youngest Arab and African artist to perform at the Olympia music hall in Paris. In 2009, she released her second album Ya Tayr El Ali, which also features songs in Moroccan Arabic, classic Arabic and French, including her version of Edith Piaf’s Padam Padam. Nabyla Maan is an artist of world music and uses Arabic, Western and African influences in her music. Her Bahrain appearance promises a taste of jazz coupled with her atmospheric Arabic rhythms. Entrance is free. Call 17 298-777. SONGS OF PALESTINE OCTOBER 19 NAWA INSTITUTE LIVE Cultural Hall FESTIVAL RETURNS OCTOBER 18-27 BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Various Locations Bahrain welcomes a group of young musicians from Nawa, the Palestinian Institute for Cultural Development, which has its home base in the centre of the Gaza Strip. Its mission is to research, document, reproduce and disseminate rare and precious classical and folkloric music. And its vision is a Palestinian society that is proud of its cultural and artistic heritage and able to maintain the continuation of this culture; respectful of its depth and its role in human culture in general. This group of musicians, who play a mix of traditional Arabic and Western instruments, sing songs of their homeland, making the story of Palestine’s past, present and future accessible through the international medium of music. The performance is in collaboration with the Palestinian Embassy and entrance is free. Call 17 298-777. A PASSIONATE VOICE OCTOBER 26 WAED BOUHASSOUN – THE PASSION OF POETRY Cultural Hall This Syrian-French singer delivers a flawless performance, accompanying herself on the oud for a set of songs based on poems which talk of love and passion. Described as ‘Music of the Soul’, the poetry comes from the works of Al Hallaj, Qays Ibn Al Mulawwah, Ibn Zaydoun, Syrian poet Adonis (Ali Ahmad Said Esber) and others. The music is Waed’s own and her playing displays dazzling technique. Entrance is free. Call 17 298-777. When? October 18 Event? Hussain Al-Adhamy Live Venue? Bahrain National Theatre The Iraqi singer takes to the stage for a performance suitable ages 10 and above. Tickets are available at Virgin Megastore, City Centre Bahrain. Call 17 001-908. When? October 19 Event? Nawa Institute Live Venue? Cultural Hall Call 17 298-777. When? October 20 Event? Ismaeel bin Dawwas Band Venue? Tree of Life A traditional Bahraini musical performance staged at one of the country’s most iconic sites. Admission is free. visit visitbahrain.bh When? October 21 Event? A Tribute to Mohammed Ali Abdullah Venue? Cultural Hall Bahrain Music Band presents a tribute to the legendary Bahraini singer who died earlier this year. Entry is free. Call 17 298-777. When? October 23 Event? Natacha Atlas Live Venue? Cultural Hall Call 17 298-777. When? October 25 Event? Nabyla Maan Live Venue? Cultural Hall Call 17 298-777. When? October 26 Event? Waed Bouhassoun – The Passion of Poetry Venue? Cultural Hall Call 17 298-777. When? October 27 Event? Jassim Bin Harban – The Art of Women’s Songs Venue? Dar Almuharraq The Bahraini scholar and performer presents a lecture and show featuring traditional women’s songs and laments of the island. Entry is free. Call 35 467-979. The Egyptian-British singer, known for her fusion of Arabic and Western music, particularly hip-hop. She once termed her music “cha’abi moderne” (modern popular music) and she has been influenced by many styles including Maghrebain, hip-hop, drum and bass and reggae to create an irresistible fusion. Atlas began her career as part of the world fusion group Transglobal Underground. In 1995, she began to focus on her solo career with the release of Diaspora. She has since released seven solo albums and been a part of numerous collaborations. Her version of Mon Amie La Rose became a surprise success in France, reaching 16 on the French singles charts in 1999. Her most recent creation Myriad Road was released in October 2015. This performance offers a rare chance to see a legend perform in Bahrain and entrance is free. Call 17 298-777. AN EGYPTIAN ICON OCTOBER 23 NATACHA ATLAS LIVE Cultural Hall
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