Kuwaiti singer Abdallah Al Rowaished and Emirati star Balqees will headline the fifth Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF 2018), on January 12 at Al Majaz Amphitheatre.
Best known as the Ambassador of Gulf Song, Al Rowaished won the Best Arab Singer award in 1999 for his song The Last Beloved.
Balqees made her debut in the music industry in 2013 with the record-breaking album Majnoun Balqees, and has since earned herself millions of fans and many awards including iTunes’ Best Singer in the Middle East in 2015.
In a statement, Al Rowaished said: “Sharjah is revered worldwide as a region hub for cultural and artistic enterprises. The concept of bringing the best international musicians and local audiences together in one venue broadens people’s horizons and enables intercultural understanding and appreciation.
“For me, my presence at Sharjah World Music Festival is a great opportunity to experience the emirate’s wonderful diversity and connect with enthusiasts of authentic Gulf songs,” he added.
Balqees stated: “I look forward to bringing something completely new and exciting to the SWMF audiences — something none of my past concerts have seen.”
Tickets for the concerts are available online.
