DOHA: Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will host an Arab music concert featuring Lebanese singer Oumeima El-Khalil (pictured) and musician Hani Siblini. The event will be held in the main Georgetown University auditorium on Monday October 10 at 6:00 p.m.
El-Khalil, who is known for her performance of classical Arabic songs, will take the stage alongside Siblini, her husband and musical partner. Siblini, a talented composer, pianist and keyboard player, has worked with El-Khalil on popular songs such as “A young man and a young girl,” “Days,” and the famous hit “I said I will write to you.”
“I firmly believe that hosting such events and bringing in renowned artists gives us the opportunity to relate their creative works to the cultural and linguistic topics that we focus on in our academic field,” said Abbas Al-Tonsi, director of the Arab Language Program at GU-Q. “In this context, artists are keen on maintaining the Arab musical heritage while reflecting a contemporary musical experience as it is lived by Arab citizens.”
