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BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL When? October 6-31 Event? Bahrain International Music Festival Venue? Various Coinciding with the year-long ‘Bahrain Your Destination’ promotional campaign, the 25th edition of this annual event brings together acclaimed musical innovators. This artistic celebration facilitates intercultural dialogue and affirms Bahrain’s position as a leading destination for cultural tourism. The acclaimed musicians and artists headlining this year’s festival are ambassadors of diverse cultures and musical genres and styles from the Arab world and beyond. And over the course of the one-week festival, Bahrain’s residents and visitors will enjoy marvellous concerts not to be missed, including classic orchestral compositions, traditional Bahraini folk songs, classical Arabic music and crossover and fusion instrumentals. Call 17 298-526.
TRADITION ON DISPLAY When? October 11- December 1
Event? Exhibition
Venue? Bahrain National Museum
Traditional music in Bahrain is full of vitality and characterised by off-beat rhythms that reflect the local economies and way of life before the discovery of oil, but the common denominator remains the intimate interaction between the performer and the audience. Visit www.culture.gov.bh
THE SOUND OF PEACE
LUTFI BUSHNAQ When? October 13 Event? Concert Venue? Bahrain National Museum
When? October 14 Event? Concert Venue? Cultural Hall A superb concert by Musicians Without Borders, an ensemble of five musicians from different nationalities united by a passion to promote harmony between the people of the world by showcasing their diverse heritages and how they blend with other’s cultures from around the world. The event starts at 8pm, is free to attend and is suitable for children aged eight years and above.
SEAFARING SONGS When? October 15 Event? Concert Venue? Cultural Hall
Arabic music superstar Lutfi Bushnaq takes the stage to perform his signature style which blends the classical Arabic music and Andalusian Tunisian ma’luf genres with a mix of global flavours. The event starts at 8pm and is suitable for children aged eight years and above. Tickets are sold at Virgin Megastores. 18 October 2016
An innovative melancholy sound by Yazz Ahmed, inspired by the traditional seafaring chants of Bahraini pearl divers and women’s wedding songs, which she fuses with elements of jazz and electronica. The show starts at 8pm, is free to attend and is suitable for ages eight years and above. Visit www.yazzahmed.com www.bahrainthismonth.com