The new series, which is set to kick start on October 12, will see musicians come together to present melodies made by Gulf talents.

As the much-anticipated Expo 2020 Dubai has opened its doors to the visitors, the event also has a series of concerts and performances that the spectators have been waiting for. And to keep the entertainment going, Expo 2020 Dubai has introduced a new series— ‘Jalsat @ Expo’.

 
The new series, which is set to kick start on October 12, will see musicians come together to present melodies made by Gulf talents. The two-hour shows, which start at 8:30 PM, will take place on the Jubilee Stage.

The first series of Jalsat @ Expo will feature Saudi artists like Aseel Abu Baker and Dalia Mubarak, Iraqi artists Majid Al-Mohandis and Aseel Hameem, Moroccan singer Asma Al-Mnawar, Bahraini artists Mohammed Al-Bakri and Mashael, Yemeni singer-songwriter Fouad Abdelwahad, and Kuwaiti music sensations Mutref Al-Mutref and Alaa Al-Hindi.

The new concert series will be held every month and will take place in the form of vibrant Khaleeji-led jam sessions, giving spectators an introduction to Arabic musical traditions.

The shows include more than 30 performers and celebrated musicians from the region. Around 18 instrumentalists will focus on instruments including the oud – a type of mandolin popular in the Arab world, saxophone, and percussion, accompanied by singers and dancers.

Talking about the new series, director of UAE content at Expo 2020 Dubai, Nahla AlMheiri, in a statement said, “The heritage of the UAE is rich and deeply-rooted in history. That is why our ancestors intended to preserve it, by telling its story through rhymes, poems, as well as popular performances and folkloric shows, so that it is passed down from one generation to the next over time; and this tradition is common among most GCC countries,” adding, “Through Jalsat @ Expo, we are giving audiences from around the world a window into distinct features of Khaleeji culture and showcasing some of the region’s Arabic and Khaleeji leading talents.”