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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261008T200000
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SUMMARY:The Amy Winehouse Band
DESCRIPTION:It’s 20 years since Back to Black was released\, so there’s a reasonable hook for this performance by “the original musicians who performed alongside Amy on stages around the world and helped shape her distinctive sound both live and in the studio”. The show is organised by Dale Davis\, Amy Winehouse’s longtime bassist (he’s credited on some of Back to Black) and sometime musical director. We’re promised “an unforgettable celebration of Amy’s timeless songbook” with the Amy role going to “a powerful female vocalist personally selected by Dale Davis”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-amy-winehouse-band/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261008T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260915T173051Z
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SUMMARY:Music and Sound Club: Session #3: Contextualising Tape Loops and Music Technology
DESCRIPTION:Sharjah Art Foundation’s Music and Sound Club is a series of fortnightly hands-on workshops and meetup sessions form anyone interested in music and sonic arts. Bridging the analogue and the digital\, this session encourages you to craft hybrid musical works by creatively synthesising vintage media with modern software environments. \nThe sessions are free\, and all materials are provided.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/music-and-sound-club-session-3-contextualising-tape-loops-and-music-technology/
LOCATION:SAF Photography Gallery\, Al Manakh\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Music,Sound art
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261004T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260915T173250Z
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SUMMARY:Music and Sound Club: Session #2 AI and Music Technology
DESCRIPTION:Sharjah Art Foundation’s Music and Sound Club is a series of fortnightly hands-on workshops and meetup sessions form anyone interested in music and sonic arts. This second workshop is a two-parter – on 4 and 18 October – that introduces some of the most accessible AI tools available to musicians and sound artists\, “modern software environments that let you innovatively integrate contemporary technology into your creative workflow and compositional method”. \nThe sessions are free\, and all materials are provided.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/music-and-sound-club-session-2-ai-and-music-technology-2/
LOCATION:SAF Photography Gallery\, Al Manakh\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Music,Sound art
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260913T151556Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the East: The Art of Oriental Fusion
DESCRIPTION:“A journey of ancient tradition and modern innovation” Spirit of the East is a contemporary musical collaboration built around the original compositions of oud maestro and composer Hooman Shirali\, bringing together the colors of Eastern music with contemporary sounds\, improvisation\, and the individual expression of each artist. Hooman is joined by tabla master Sandu\, Kadir on saxophone\, and soprano Yana Mann – with the backdrop of ToDA’s immersive 360o background visuals.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/spirit-of-the-east-the-art-of-oriental-fusion-2/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260920T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260920T173000
DTSTAMP:20260915T172928Z
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SUMMARY:Music and Sound Club: Session #1 Tape Loop Manipulation
DESCRIPTION:Sharjah Art Foundation’s Music and Sound Club is a series of fortnightly hands-on workshops and meetup sessions form anyone interested in music and sonic arts. In this first workshop on Tape Loop Manipulation\, participants woll learn how to open\, splice and reattach cassette tape to build an endless loop; from those basics they will go on to explore “how this tactile analogue technique can unlock novel creative approaches to sound design and music composition”. \nThe sessions are free\, and all materials are provided.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/music-and-sound-club-session-1-tape-loop-manipulation/
LOCATION:SAF Photography Gallery\, Al Manakh\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Music,Sound art
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260905T223000
DTSTAMP:20260825T112534Z
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SUMMARY:The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Fanfaraï
DESCRIPTION:A terrific start to the new season at The Arts Center – a high-octane double bill featuring two bands\, both making their Gulf debuts\, who really know how to deliver. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band (above) is the pioneering group that brought funk to traditional New Orleans jazz : the New Orleans-based Grammy Award winners blend traditional jazz and bebop with funk and R&B/soul – lots of energy\, lots of musicality\, and how can a band that includes both a tuba and a bass sax not deliver a good time all round? And Fanfaraï (below) is a kind of French/North African equivalent\, a brass and percussion ensemble founded in 2005 and based in France with musicians from a variety of cultural backgrounds who merge Arab-Berber\, Afro-Cuban\, Latin\, and jazz sounds with reggae and funk – and as the name indicates\, there’s going to be a lot of brass and a real overlay of raï (their 2018 album Raï is not Dead says it like it is). This will be a great evening …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-dirty-dozen-brass-band-fanfarai/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260822T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T105355Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Era of Arabic Music
DESCRIPTION:A “carefully curated” selection of iconic songs that draws inspiration from more than 14 legendary artists to take you on a musical journey across Lebanese\, Egyptian\, Khaliji\, Syrian\, and Iraqi classics.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/golden-era-of-arabic-music/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260816T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T140628Z
CREATED:20260806T110552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T140628Z
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SUMMARY:Around the World with Saz Stories
DESCRIPTION:The saz is the long-necked fretted lute at the heart of many Middle Eastern and Anatolian folk traditions; this storytelling concert\, with a band led by saz virtuoso and composer Hoshang Habash\, takes the audience through the cultures and traditions of the music – original compositions as well as songs that reimagine the saz within other musical traditions: an Indian-inspired piece\, a folk song rooted in Hoshang’s own heritage\, an Arabic number\, and a reggae detour\, each one carrying its own story into the next. Musically\, the night moves through reggae\, funk\, jazz\, Latin\, ambient\, and folk influences alongside the band’s own fusion sound.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/around-the-world-with-saz-stories/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260802T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260721T164129Z
CREATED:20260715T105701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T164129Z
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SUMMARY:Immersive Tango Night
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this theatrical\, humorous\, and wildly romantic tango concert stars powerhouse vocalist LaRudche with live piano and violin accompaniment\, plus dancers who blur the lines between elegance and fire – with the backdrop of ToDA’s immersive 360o visuals. And if you feel like dancing yourself\, you’ll have the chance to step on the stage and trip the light fantastic …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/immersive-tango-night/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260731T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260721T143154Z
CREATED:20260715T104847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T143154Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the East: The Art of Oriental Fusion
DESCRIPTION:“A journey of ancient tradition and modern innovation” delivered by oud maestro and composer Hooman Shirali\, tabla master Sandu\, and Kadir on saxophone – with the backdrop of ToDA’s immersive 360o background visuals.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/spirit-of-the-east-the-art-of-oriental-fusion/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260724T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T102825Z
CREATED:20260715T102825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T102825Z
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SUMMARY:Feeling Good: Soul\, R&B & Jazz with AJAY
DESCRIPTION:Soul\, R&B and jazz classics\, reimagined by multi-instrumentalist AJAY and his band\, supported by ToDA’s immersive 360o visuals.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/feeling-good-soul-rb-jazz-with-ajay/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260719T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T104210Z
CREATED:20260715T104210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T104210Z
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SUMMARY:Latin String Quartet Night
DESCRIPTION:Classical strings meet the rhythms of Latin America – tango\, bossa nova\, Cuban and Spanish-inspired favourites – with the backdrop of ToDA’s immersive 360o background visuals.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/latin-string-quartet-night/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260719T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T102151Z
CREATED:20260715T102151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T102151Z
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SUMMARY:Night at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:British pianist Ryan Gibb with “an intimate evening of iconic movie love songs\, bringing Hollywood’s most memorable soundtracks to life through voice and piano” and ToDA’s dramatic 360o background visuals.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/night-at-the-movies/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T104442Z
CREATED:20260715T104442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T104442Z
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SUMMARY:REDEMPTION: A Night of Rock Anthems
DESCRIPTION:Iconic rock anthems delivered with raw energy and emotional intensity by powerhouse vocalist Rina Olis and her band – with the backdrop of ToDA’s immersive 360o background visuals.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/redemption-a-night-of-rock-anthems/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T174007Z
CREATED:20260611T173917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T174007Z
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SUMMARY:One Day Choir DXB presents 'Africa'
DESCRIPTION:Join a room full of people from different backgrounds and different age groups to learn\, rehearse and perform Toto’s anthemic Africa in a single day – no auditions\, no commitments: just a great song\, and the chance to meet and connect with others through singing. Whether you’re an experienced singer or have never sung in a choir before\, you’re welcome to One Day Choir.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/one-day-choir-dxb-presents-africa/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Choral,Meetup,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260620T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T124801Z
CREATED:20260611T083213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T124801Z
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SUMMARY:Come and Sing Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Does exactly what it says in the title – Dubai Singers are rehearsing selected choruses and solos from the Messiah and are inviting anyone to come and join in (for the choruses\, at least). Rehearsals take place at Christ Church\, Jebel Ali\, between 12.30pm and 4pm\, followed by “a brief sharing of our work”. Members of the Singers pay nothing\, of course; for everyone else participation is AED 150. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/come-and-sing-handels-messiah/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Jebel Ali\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.2048493;55.2707828
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260601T133700Z
CREATED:20260601T133631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T133700Z
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SUMMARY:Fatima | MINOVA
DESCRIPTION:Two examples of the next wave of UAE artistry in one evening of deeply personal\, genre-blurring performances. Fatima\, better known as FAFA\, is an artist from Abu Dhabi with roots in both the UAE and Honduras; through sonic storytelling that blends R&B and soul with Arabian jazz\, she aims to guide the listener toward truth and peace from within. Viral indie-star MINOVA brings raw\, melancholic storytelling to life\, bridging the gap between intimate bedroom recordings and global electronic pop appeal.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fatima-minova/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260611T213000
DTSTAMP:20260601T132850Z
CREATED:20260601T132654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132850Z
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SUMMARY:Yahael Camara Onono: Mandé Maqamāt 
DESCRIPTION:Beyond trade routes and history books lies a deeper current: shared rhythms\, spiritual traditions\, and cultural echoes that have travelled for centuries across deserts and oceans alike. Mandé Maqamāt invites audiences into a world where the Gulf meets the vast musical landscapes of West Africa; the award-winning West African percussionist Yahael Camara Onono (founder and bandleader of the Balimaya Project) is joined by a collective of virtuosos from the region and its diaspora to transform The Black Box into a laboratory of spontaneous exploration with an evening of deep Mandé grooves\, soaring Arabic maqamāt\, and fearless improvisation.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/yahael-camara-onono-mande-maqamat/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:24.5238948;54.4345558
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260609T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T133925Z
CREATED:20260601T130345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T133925Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Chat: Building a Life as a Musician
DESCRIPTION:The latest in an excellent ongoing series on artistic practice\, sustainability\, and the practicalities of a creative life. Drawing from the panellist’s individual experiences\, the discussion will explore collaboration\, visibility\, creative development\, navigating local and international scenes\, and the opportunities and challenges artists currently face while working in the country. On the panel are three musicians who feature in upcoming Arts Center shows: \nFatima\, a singer-songwriter whose storytelling performances blend R&B and soul with Arabian jazz.\nMINOVA\, indie electronic producer and singer. She performs at the Arts Center in a double bill with Fatima on 13 June.\nYahael Camara Onono – percussionist\, composer\, musical director\, educator\, and cultural producer\, founder and bandleader of the award-winning Balimaya Project: his show is on 11 June. \nThe talk will be moderated by Bill Bragin\, Executive Artistic Director of The Arts Center.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/arts-chat-building-a-life-as-a-musician/
LOCATION:NYUAD Art Gallery Reading Room\, أبو ظبي\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Music,Professional development
GEO:24.5231545;54.433868
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T233000
DTSTAMP:20260520T135528Z
CREATED:20260520T135528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T135528Z
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SUMMARY:ALTERNA.TIV – FREQUENCY
DESCRIPTION:“A live transmission from Dubai’s alternative underground … a night dedicated to alternative\, rock and experimental sounds shaping a new wave of music and culture in Dubai”\, taking over Rooted’s Warehouse 34 for one night only. Past Alterna.tiv gigs have been something an eye-opener for those of us used to the somewhat generic music normally associated with the city; this one has live performances by Saelari\, jxshdxniells\, Prince VA\, PeachPuffs and more …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/alterna-tiv-frequency/
LOCATION:Warehouse 34\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Gig,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260403T213000
DTSTAMP:20260401T151157Z
CREATED:20260401T151157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T151157Z
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SUMMARY:If Music Can Speak: The Moldau by Bedřich Smetana
DESCRIPTION:A lecture-performance with the Firdaus Orchestra that breaks down the music to reveal the hidden stories and craftsmanship behind the Bohemian composer’s symphonic poem\, a work which aims to evoke the flow of the Vltava River – in German\, the Moldau – through the Czech countryside to the city of Prague. The Moldau captures in music Smetana’s love of his homeland; live demonstrations will show how the music is built from its historical context to its rich orchestration before the orchestra gives a full performance of the piece.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/if-music-can-speak-the-moldau-by-bedrich-smetana/
LOCATION:House of Arts\, Expo City Dubai\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:24.9610386;55.1500446
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260309T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260309T223000
DTSTAMP:20260304T113522Z
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SUMMARY:Klimit Quartet: Pergolesi\, Stabat Mater
DESCRIPTION:For this Easter Performance the excellent Klimit Quartet is joined by soprano Caterina Di Tonno and mezzo-soprano Rosa Bove for a classic of sacred Baroque music\, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. The programme includes “a selection of Easter arias and sacred works\, reflecting themes of human fraternity and hope”. Free\, but pre-register here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/klimit-quartet-pergolesi-stabat-mater/
LOCATION:St Francis Church\, Abrahamic Family House\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260218T125929Z
CREATED:20260203T082302Z
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SUMMARY:Joseph & Le Petit Orchestre
DESCRIPTION:Joseph is Joseph Terterian\, purveyor of ‘popera’ – classics delivered with his operatically powerful voice; Le Petit Orchestre is just what is says\, a variable-sized but always compact band of strings\, drums\, double bass and backing vocals. They really are very good; for this AF gig we’re promised songs from Édith Piaf\, Charles Aznavour\, Fairouz\, Dalida\, Michel Legrand\, Hussein Al Jasmi\, Indila\, Michel Sardou\, and more\, “live\, intimate\, and enchanting”. \nAF members get a discounted ticket price of AED 120.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joseph-le-petit-orchestre/
LOCATION:Alliance Française Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260204T113541Z
CREATED:20260204T113541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T113541Z
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SUMMARY:Khaleeji Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Open-air Khaleeji jazz from Boom.Diwan\, led by Grammy-nominated guitarist and ethnomusicologist Ghazi Al Mulaifi. Blending Gulf traditions with live improvisation\, Boom.Diwan brings a contemporary edge to regional music; for this performance they are joined by the Abu Dhabi Folklore & Theatre Society\, celebrated for their powerful performances of the UAE’s maritime heritage; and Emirati sound artist Safeya Alblooshi\, whose work connects sound\, environment\, and tradition \nIt’s free\, and seats will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. And it takes place outdoors – dress appropriately.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/khaleeji-jazz-2/
LOCATION:Etihad Museum\, 1 Jumeirah St\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260201T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260201T233000
DTSTAMP:20260128T132714Z
CREATED:20260120T160024Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Festival by Vinyl Souk
DESCRIPTION:The third Mini Festival promises to transform 25hours Hotel One Central into a vibrant hub for alternative music\, creativity\, and community – six rooms\, live bands\, DJs and vinyl selectors\, workshops and talks\, film screenings\, a record fair\, and a music marketplace. A celebration for (mainly indie) music lovers of all ages: always a load of fun. (AED 200 is the door price: save AED 50 if you buy online in advance.)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/vinyl-souk-mini-festival-2/
LOCATION:25hours Hotel Dubai One Central\, Trade Center Street\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
GEO:25.2188322;55.2840813
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260131T164500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260131T183000
DTSTAMP:20260121T101610Z
CREATED:20260121T101610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T101610Z
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SUMMARY:Eugen Khmara: Two Worlds
DESCRIPTION:The Ukrainian pianist and composer (multiple awards\, six studio albums\, performances around the world) is back at the Fridge with a new show:  working between two grand pianos\, he performs pieces that explore the wonder of childhood and the vast possibilities of adult life. \nHe’s doing two shows today\, but the 8pm performance is sold out.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/eugen-khmara/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260129T230000
DTSTAMP:20260127T173610Z
CREATED:20260120T133047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T173610Z
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SUMMARY:Tamaas Festival – Yasmine Hamdan | Al-Qasar | Maruja Limón
DESCRIPTION:The Arts Center’s mini-Womad for artists who mix modern/Western ideas with traditional/regional styles returns with three good-looking acts (each of whom will play for about an hour\, which makes the door price a bit of a bargain). \nYasmine Hamdan (above) is Arabic-indie royalty: she’s been music since the late 1990s\, earning international acclaim as a solo singer-songwriter\, producer\, and composer; her apparently effortless merging of elements from a variety of sources from pan-Arabic pop and poetry to clubby electronica via soul and West Coast guitar is seen to good effect on the rather good album she released last September. \nAl-Qasar was started between Los Angeles and Paris in 2016 by US-French producer Thomas Attar and now has a core of Turkish psychedelic rock singer Sibel\, Iraqi-French drummer Adrien Al-Aiedy and French bassist Guillaume Theoden. It’s clever rock ‘n’ roll\, mainly guitar-led with propulsive drumming and more than a touch of North African trance (no obvious drum machines\, though). 2024’s album Uncovered\, their second\, is full of good things and loads of variety\, which bodes well for the live show … \nMaruja Limón is a six-piece band from Barcelona with a fusion of flamenco\, pop\, and Latin. Te como la cara is the band’s latest album\, released a year ago; you’ll recognise flamenco\, salsa and rumba\, but also electronica and pop. It’s fast\, super-rhythmic\, good fun and very danceable. (Incidentally the album title translates literally as ‘I eat your face’ which my Catalan friend tells me is slang for ‘I really\, really like you’.) \nTickets are reportedly selling fast … \nRead our full-length backgrounder on the Tamaas Festival here.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/tamaas-festival-yasmine-hamdan-al-qasar-maruja-limon/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260114T091906Z
CREATED:20260114T091906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T091906Z
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SUMMARY:Dreams of Miyazaki
DESCRIPTION:A journey in 360° space through the worlds created by Hayao Miyazaki & Joe Hisaishi with the Armenian pianist Gayane Aslanyan. “In 60 minutes\, she will transport you to a realm of wonder and fantasy where imagination knows no bounds …” \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dreams-of-miyazaki-3/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.1331644;55.1862234
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251219T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251219T213000
DTSTAMP:20251209T171454Z
CREATED:20251209T171445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T171454Z
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SUMMARY:Carols Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:“Not just a concert\, it’s a soulful celebration of joy\, light\, and togetherness” says the blurb. We’re not sure how much reimagining has gone on to deliver “the spirit of Christmas like never before”\, but the lineup is pretty good – Chinua Hawk (USA)\, Ananya (India)\, Dina Stars (Jordan)\, Esther Philander (South Africa)\, Jessica Alves (Portugal)\, Rachel Mbalie (Malawi)\, and Akosua Kyeremanten (Ghana)\, together with the Nabra Chamber Choir and a “world-class” band. As usual with Zabeel Theatre shows\, ticket holders get a 20% discount on food and drink at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carols-reimagined/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251213T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251213T220000
DTSTAMP:20251203T133423Z
CREATED:20251203T133423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T133423Z
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SUMMARY:Franz Ferdinand
DESCRIPTION:Always one of the more interesting indie bands\, Franz Ferdinand went through a bit of a mid-career trough; but the January 2025 release of their sixth album\, The Human Fear\, was a return to form (with a new drummer and an additional guitarist to invigorate the band). Frontman Alex Kapranos is still writing articulate\, interestiung lyrics with his chaarcteristic inbnate ability to find great pop tunes – and no doubt this gig will include some of the bangers from the early years (Take Me Out is one of the all-time greats IMO).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/franz-ferdinand/
LOCATION:Coca-Cola Arena\, City Walk\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Music
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