It is greeted by an international elite of artists from New Delhi to New York
Expo 2020 presents “rhythms” and “musical evenings” festivals.
The festival program will include musical and dance performances.
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Expo 2020 Dubai announced the revival of the distinguished monthly “Expo Rhythms” festivals, to accompany visitors on a journey in which they roam the world through music, creativity and culture, as well as a series of joint musical works “Expo Nights”.
The two events will be filled with colors, creativity, and cultures, throughout the period of the international event, which begins on October 1, and extends over a period of six months.
Each festival, from Expo Rhythms, brings together artists from different backgrounds and countries, and features six different musical groups, from the atmospheres of the Hawaiian Islands, the Philippines and the Caribbean, to the tribal rhythms of Tanzania and Bangladesh, and the monthly series will blend musical genres and present musical innovations. It will invite the world to enjoy traditional and modern sounds in new and exciting ways on the Jubilee platform located at the Expo 2020 site.
The festival program will also include traditional and contemporary musical and dance performances, as well as visual, lyrical and narrative performances. Among the most prominent events that permeate these festivals are performances by the Indian “drip-pop” duo, “Parekh and Sin”, as well as the specialist in “loop” music and the finalist of the Australian version of the “X Factor” program, Jamie Deville, as well as the rhythms of ukulele and voice. The sweet for UAE-based songwriter and singer Ronnie Sarkis, the UAE-based Arab band As Bear Casper, which has created rich symphonic pieces, and the UAE-based three-member band Noun, known for its distinctive funk rhythms. » With African and Indian rhythms and electronic effects.
The vibrant performances take place once a month, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, for eight hours, and the participating artists have been carefully selected to attract the diverse community of music lovers of all age groups, nationalities and interests visiting the international event.
Tariq Ghosheh, CEO of Entertainment and Events Activities at Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Music is a global language that brings people and cultures together, at a time when our societies need it most.
We are pleased to host such wonderful and inspiring talents from around the world in a safe environment that celebrates humanity in a fun and interactive way.”
The rich and varied program with “Rhythms of the World” kicks off in October, featuring artists from all over the world.
"Jubilee Rhythms" coincides with the country's golden jubilee in November, and focuses on artists who set out from the UAE.
In December, the “Rhythms of the Tribes” festival will be a cultural celebration of the diverse ethnic and international genres of music, arts and dance that abounds on our planet, while in January 2022, fans of contemporary and modern art will enjoy the “Rhythms of the Cities” show, which hosts artists from New Delhi to New York.
In February, "Rhythms of the Desert" celebrates artists from the communities residing in the desert in the Arab world and North Africa, before "Rhythms of the Islands" unites the music of the islands under one slogan when the series of festivals ends in March.
As part of the Expo 2020 music celebrations, every Thursday and Friday evening on the Jubilee Platform, the Expo concerts will bring together artists and individuals from all over the world, breaking the barriers between genres, generations and musical cultures.
The show, which aims to strengthen the bonds of cooperation between countries and international artists, presents a different experience every weekend, featuring unprecedented collaborative works.
Health and safety measures
All concerts will be held under enhanced health and safety measures, in line with the latest guidelines from the UAE government.
The “Expo” concerts include the Syrian composer, songwriter and producer, Iyad Al-Rimawi, along with his orchestra, which will perform musical pieces, uniquely blending oriental melodies with classical Western, Jordanian singer and songwriter, Dina Stars, and the winning funk rock band. Several awards include "Carl and the Red Mafia", Chilean musician, songwriter and singer Sergio Catalan, Serbian singer-songwriter Alexandra Krstic, and the multi-instrumental group "Jay and Foo" consisting of six individuals residing in Dubai, known for its "folk" music. » Mixed jazz and woodwinds, with the rhythms of “reggae”, “ska” and gypsy music, and the Colombian singer of Latin pop music, Vanessa.
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