DHAHRAN: The fifth annual Bl Fus’ha Festival (Classical Arabic Singing Festival) ended on Friday at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra).
The event, dedicated to songs and poetic works presented in classical Arabic — known as Fus’ha — via a live orchestra, was held in collaboration with the Music Commission and Benchmark.
Presented across two weekends, the four-day event was live-streamed, allowing those unable to attend in person to enjoy the elegant atmosphere and beautiful classical Arabic singing.
The first weekend featured Saber Al-Rebai and Faia Younan, as well as Lotfi Bouchnak, Walaa Al Jundi and Nawaf Jabarti, while the grand finale was headlined by popular Iraqi crooner Kadim Al-Sahir, known to fans as “The Caesar.”
Born Kadim Jabbar Al-Samarai but known by his stage name, Al-Saher, the 68-year-old serenaded the crowd until 11 p.m. His set featured classic hits from a stellar career spanning several decades; to date, the star has sold more than 100 million albums.
