The 25/26 Cultural Season opens with a heartfelt tribute to the martyred Kuwaiti poet Fayeq Abdul-Jaleel in a concert titled “The Voice of Thirst: Songs of Fayeq Abdul-Jaleel”, taking place on 17 September at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall. The evening will feature a selection of his most beloved songs, performed by Bader Noori and Mosaed Al-Balushi, accompanied by a musical ensemble conducted by Dr Khaled Noori.
Fayeq Abdul-Jaleel was a prominent poet, playwright, and lyricist whose work resonated across the Arab world. A pioneering and distinctive voice in Kuwaiti vernacular poetry, he wrote with natural spontaneity and a refined cultural sensibility, blending classical and colloquial Arabic in a uniquely expressive style. His lyrics enriched the khaleeji music repertoire and were performed by some of the greatest singers, including Mohammed Abdu—whose hit song “Eb’ad”- written by Abdul-Jaleel— was performed by other singers such as Talal Maddah, Abu Bakr Salem, and Abadi Al-Johar.
Beyond his lyrical work, he also wrote several national and social musical operettas, most notably “The Carpet of Poverty” (1980), starring Abdulhussain Abdulredha and Suad Abdullah. On 3 January 1990, during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Abdul-Jaleel was taken prisoner. His martyrdom was officially declared on 19 June 2006, and his remains were returned to Kuwait, where he was laid to rest with full honours at Sulaibikhat Cemetery.
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1. No food or beverage are permitted inside the venue.
2. Professional photography is not allowed.
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4. No exchange or refund is permitted unless the event is canceled or postponed.
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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.
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