Recently, I sat down with Abu Dhabi slam champs, Sara Al Souqi and Abdul Nassir Mohammed, and the Abu Dhabi grand slam finale champ, Salem Al Attas, to discuss
The Magic of Melody: Desert Roses
Way before music with dubstep, bass beats, and way way before autotune, there was an era of simple and pure musical harmony. Singers banked on only one asset:
Twist and Tune that Funk Jam! Carl and the Reda Mafia
When India, Egypt, Nigeria and Greece come together in song, it is not only a cultural extravaganza, but an exciting musical fiesta! Enter Carl and the Reda Mafia, Dubai’s
West Meets East: Poetry Fusion
I recently sat down with Japanese-American poet and Hip-Hop artist, G Yamazawa, to have coffee and discuss his first-ever visit to the UAE as well as his background as
Shorter + Sweeter
Abu Dhabi to get first taste of Short+Sweet Abu Dhabi is to get its first taste of Short+Sweet at the end of the month when the largest 10-minute play festival
For the Love of Poetry: Treading International Boundaries
I recently sat down with Keith Rodgers, the founder of Black on Black Rhyme and my main inspiration behind poetry and event planning to discuss his visit to Abu
Bringing the Classics Alive! Wasmuth Quartet
As the stage lights up four people donning formal wear stride onto the stage. They take their places next to their respective instruments, and then the music plays; enticing,
Voices of Harmony
By Neil Bie On cue a group of around 20 women, all wearing black, stride across the hall and take their place centre stage. They huddle together, lean forward, and
Spotlight: Singer Kenda Rae
By Vera Rosales The local music scene is seeing new artists who prove that diversity is a perfect breeding ground for emerging talent. A great example of these creative