The enchanting Candlelight series is breaking new ground with this spectacular tribute to Arab music in Abu Dhabi. Candlelight will be showcasing the beauty of the enchanting melodies and hypnotizing rhythms of the beloved musical genre with the help of talented musicians and the enchanting flicker from a sea of twinkling candles.
As Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi lights up with the warm glow of candlelight, Fusion Al Arab Group will be guiding concertgoers on a musical journey through some of the most famous Arab songs of the last century. Prepare to be dazzled by the rich melodic notes of these iconic pieces of music that have transcended languages, cultures and borders over the last 100 years.
Candlelight: A Century of Iconic Arab Music
There are few ways to better understand and appreciate the Arab culture than through its music. The unmistakable sounds of traditional instruments such as the oud and qanun alongside the varied musical styles inspired by an amalgamation of cultures, languages and traditions help reflect the richness of Arab culture and history as a whole. This October, this extraordinary Candlelight concert will be celebrating the complex notes, mesmerizing melodies and stirring tones of Arab music.
Audiences will be immersed in a rich tapestry of sound as they hear stunning renditions of songs by Umm Kulthum, Fairuz, Abdul Majeed Abdullah and more performed by the brilliant Fusion Al Arab Group. As the mystical notes produced by qanun player Odai Alsuliman and violinist Mohammad Kablawi circle and twirl around you, percussionist Nashwan Etmeh and oud player Khaled Badrieh will tap and strum to the sensational sounds of famous Arab songs.
Get ready to experience the magic of Candlelight as you hear spellbinding takes on some of the most iconic Arab songs of the last 100 years. Celebrate the cultural brilliance of this timeless music at a one-of-a-kind music tribute that will be made even more magical by the glow from thousands of flickering candles.
They’ll be two concerts on the night, with the earlier show starting at 7pm and the later one at 9pm. The concert will last 65 minutes and doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert start time.