{"id":47356,"date":"2024-01-29T19:33:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T15:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&p=47356"},"modified":"2024-01-29T20:45:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T16:45:24","slug":"jazz-festival-saudi-arabia-riyadh","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/jazz-festival-saudi-arabia-riyadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi To Launch Its First-Ever Jazz Festival In Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo: @masego Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s time it take out your best outfit and get your groove on, as Saudi gears up to launch its first-ever international jazz festival in Riyadh.<\/p>\n

This exciting new event \u2013 the Riyadh International Jazz Festival \u2013 is set to take place from February 7 to February 9, 2024, at the Mayadeen Theatre in Diriyah, Riyadh.<\/p>\n

Set throughout three evenings, the festival is said to headline some of the biggest international artists as well as emerging artists from the region whose music would evoke a sense of liveliness in the atmosphere and bring soulful songs for all to enjoy. With major names like \u2018Queen of Funk\u2019 Chaka Khan, jazz-funk band The Cat Empire, \u2018TrapHouseJazz\u2019 pioneer Masego and many to headline the festival, it is an evening promised with unparalleled entertainment gracing right here in the heart of Riyadh. Along with the list of renowned artists set to perform, the festival opens its doors for new up-and-coming artists to showcase their talents as well.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Each night is more enthralling than the previous, showcasing the brilliance of renowned clarinettist Peter Long and his orchestra at the Jazz Cafe. The lineup also boasts the exceptional talents of Saudi artists, including Noura Alamry, Sara Shafie, Lou Lies and Abdullah Filfilan in a captivating rotation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to discover details about the exhilarating lineup of artists.<\/span><\/p>\n

February 7th<\/h3>\n
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Photo: @fulanawho Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Cat Empire
\nYolanDa Brown OBE
\nFulana<\/p>\n

February 8th<\/h3>\n
\"chaka
Photo: @chakakhan Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chaka Khan
\nKOKOROKO
\nMajaz<\/p>\n

February 9th<\/h3>\n
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Photo: @masego Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Masego
\nHaitus Kaiyote
\nGarwasha<\/p>\n

Riyadh International Jazz Festival is orchestrated by the Music Commission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to help promote the nation’s thriving music sector. CEO Paul Pacifico took the time to comment on this latest fixture, \u201cThe first Riyadh International Jazz Festival is a unique opportunity to host some of the world\u2019s most renowned music artists alongside amazing Saudi talents. It is an important step in supporting the development of the fast-growing music sector locally, whilst also putting Riyadh on the map as an emerging centre of excellence in global music.\u201d<\/p>\n

For bookings or more information, click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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