‘The Jewel of Flamenco’ Concert Coming to Masrah Al Qasba Theatre

The passionate spirit of Flamenco will take over Sharjah’s picturesque Masrah Al Qasba Theatre on 11 January. The fourth edition of the Sharjah World Music Festival 2017 (SWMF 2017) will feature renowned Spanish musician David Durant, and singer Marina Heredia who comes from a lineage of flamenco experts in Granada – the universal cradle for this musical genre.

The two ambassadors of Flamenco will take the audience on a journey back through history to the Andalusian nights, expressing the soulfulness and raw passion of Flamenco – a fusion of Gypsy and traditional Arabic.

Audiences will be spellbound by David Durant’s sublime fusion of piano, jazz and flamenco, where we will witness his brilliance being created on the piano, when usually flamenco is played on the guitar. Durant has won several awards for his creative musical pieces, compositions and accomplishments.

Marina Heredia, daughter of the great flamenco exponent – El Parrón – has showed her unique versatility in the world of flamenco, and is known for vocals overflowing with Andalusian passion and Latin fire. She is one of the most important contemporary female voices in the genre. Marina has played a pivotal role in preserving and popularising traditional and modern flamenco from Spain, globally. She has been featured in several documentaries and shows from all over the world, and has won numerous accolades for her talent.

Organised by Furat Qaddouri Music Centre and sponsored by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the festival will take place from January 6 to 14, 2017 at a number of tourist destinations, with the participation of local, Arab and international artists and music bands.

Concerts are priced at AED 200, AED 250, and AED 300 each for Silver, Gold and VIP categories respectively, and can be purchased at the customer service counters of Al Qasba, Flag Island, Al Majaz Amphitheatre and Al Majaz Waterfront. Tickets are also available online at http://www.ticketmaster.ae/event/the-jewel-of-flamenco-tickets/5211  

The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival will run from the 6–14 January 2017 in celebration of the best Arabic and Western musicians and bands from 14 countries. Every year, the SWMF hosts a collection of renowned singers, musicians and artists. Although the concerts’ titles and languages may differ, they all converge at one place, Sharjah, and fulfil their overarching purpose of entertaining and enlightening visitors from several countries and walks of life.

By organising this first of its kind festival, Furat Qaddouri Music Centre seeks to boost the cultural and art presence of Sharjah and the UAE, introduce various musical cultures around the world to the UAE community and add a new dimension to the emirate’s repertoire of tourist, art and culture attractions.