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The  29th  edition of the Bahrain International Music Festival continues to dazzle its lovers with amazing events, offering this time, a mesmerizing evening of music concert performed by the famous folklore Mohammed bin Faris Folk Music Band, to be held on 27 October 2020, at 8:00 pm next to the Qal’at al-Bahrain site.

The Mohammed bin Faris Band for the art of Al Sout will perform sweetest Gulf vocal traditions, performing a number of Bahraini talented singing creations. The Mohammed bin Faris Band takes audiences on a journey into the emotive sounds of the Gulf’s unique musical culture through their live performances, shedding light on the strife of divers, parting from their families and nation by the seashore, and tunes they sang to endure the hardships along with sounds associated with weddings and other happy occasions.

Indeed, Bahrain Culture Authority seeks to provide a different experience for the pioneers of the Culture Authority seeks to provide an experience that is different for the pioneers of the cultural movement in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with everyone’s safety being a top priority, with the necessary commitment and precautionary measures and preventive measures to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid 19). Vehicles instead of standing in the designated socially distanced spots. Therefore, the attendants are asked to observe a distance between cars parked as determined by organizers, abstain from getting out of their cars for any reason so ever, wearing their face masks if they wish to communicate with one of the organizers, and make sure that *only 4 persons* are allowed to sit in the car. BACA kindly requests all attendants to disperse after the concert is over, cooperate with the organizers to assure the fluidity of the traffic when entering the area and follow the instructions and guidance when leaving the parking lot of Qala’at al Bahrain Fort outside parking lots. This year, the Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities is organizing the Bahrain International Music Festival in a different way, as the public can watch the drive-in concerts that are all held in parking lots of the Qal’at al-Bahrain Site Museum at 8:00 pm live while seated in their cars via their radio channels frequency (98.4 FM). The concerts will also be broadcast live on the radio channel frequency (98.4 FM) and on the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities channel on YouTube on (CultureBah).

Worth to mention that the festival will continue to present its shows until the end of this month.  On 28 October, jazz will be celebrated with years of experience meshing jazz and modern musical styles, all of The Suspenders’ performances ooze an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. The young Bahraini saxophonist Abdulla Haji will accompany the trio for this performance. On 30 October, the public will certainly love pop music concert by Barbaros Büyükakkan, a famous Turkish singer who is distinguished for his unique musical style. The final festival’s concert to take place on, 31 October will feature Egyptian singer Rehab Mutawa accompanied by the Bahrain Music Band for a nostalgic performance of the most beautiful genuine Arabic classical tunes. The concert is held in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy in Bahrain. Singer Rehab Mutawa will present a sweet rhythm blend of the most beautiful original Arabic songs.

Also participating again this year Café Lilou in the 29th Bahrain International Music Festival, by offering a special and exclusive menu that includes a variety of delicious foods and drinks that are compatible with the diversity of this festival and are inspired by these cultures and musical styles in conjunction with the period of the music festival.    

For more information about the festival and the latest developments in the activities, you can visit the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities website www.culture.gov.bh or follow the accounts of the Culture Authority on the social networking site @culturebah.