This April, we celebrate the art of Ṣawt, a musical form that emerged in the mid-19th century and continues to captivate audiences to this day. On 13 April, the Sheikh Jaber Al Ali Concert Hall will host “A Night of Aswat with Salman Al Ammari”. The concert will take us on an enchanting journey through some of the most celebrated traditional Ṣawt melodies from Kuwait and Bahrain, alongside a selection of modernised Ṣawt pieces that gained prominence in the 1960s. The evening will feature a captivating performance by the choir and veteran singer Salman Al Ammari, accompanied by a musical ensemble under the direction of Maestro Dr Khaled Noori.
The art of Ṣawt is distinguished by its rich poetic expressions, featuring sung poetry such as and classical Arabic poetry, as well as distinct rhythmic patterns like Shami, Arabi, and Khayali. Instrumentation plays a vital role in defining the unique character of this art, with the oud and mirwas standing out as key instruments. Other essential elements include sharbaka (rhythmic clapping) and zafan (a dignified dance), all of which contribute to the enduring popularity of Ṣawt across the region. These elements have solidified its place in Kuwaiti musical heritage, distinguishing it from other Arabic music types.
TICKETS
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDTION:
1. No food or beverage are permitted inside the venue.
2. Professional photography is not allowed.
3. The age limit indicated on the show ticket must be respected.
4. No exchange or refund is permitted unless the event is canceled or postponed.
5. Only tickets sold through the official sales channels shall be honored.
6. Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale under any circumstance.
7. Tickets shared over social media with the barcode visible before the start of the show may be canceled.
8. Re-entry of ticketholders may not be granted to the venue due to security reasons.
9. Venue doors will close at the time indicated on the ticket.
10. To ensure a wonderful experience for all our concerts and performances, we would like to remind our valued guest with Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre house rules and conditions, as indicated on tickets that doors are open 60 minutes prior to the show and closes 10 minutes before start time, therefore, ticket holder arriving late are subject to be admitted at suitable times in accordance with the nature of each show.
11. Neither the promoter nor the venue accepts responsibility for lost or stolen items.
12. Violating any of the above terms and conditions grants us the right to cancel tickets without a refund and deny ticketholders from attending or continuing the show.
