Kadim Al Sahir concludes the Classical Arabic Singing Festival with an exceptional night
the Classical Arabic Singing Festival concluded its enchanting activities at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) theater, where the Caesar of Arabic singing, Kadhim Al-Saher, the closing night, presenting an artistic evening that blended the richness of the Arabic poem with the magic of timeless melodies, with the distinguished participation of the rising Saudi voice, "Najd".
A night of magical poetry and words
Amidst a packed theater, artist Kadim Al Sahir led the audience on a unique sonic journey, reviving masterpieces of poetry that have shaped the Arab listener's consciousness. The audience interacted enthusiastically with his songs, reciting the classical Arabic verses from memory, in a scene reflecting the refined artistic taste of the Saudi audience and confirming that classical Arabic remains alive and vibrant in the hearts of different generations.
This night was not just a passing concert, but rather the culmination of tireless efforts aimed at enhancing the presence of the Arabic language in the artistic scene, as Al-Saher succeeded with his unique style in showing the beauty of the language and the sources of its charm through music.
Najd... a Saudi voice resonating with authenticity
The closing night witnessed a brilliant performance by the young Saudi talent, Najd, who confidently and skillfully took to the stage to deliver a captivating rendition of a song in classical Arabic. Najd's appearance, following that of Saudi artist Bader Hakim the previous night, underscores the festival's strategic focus on empowering young national talents and providing them with opportunities to perform alongside giants of Arab music.
Najd expressed her gratitude for this opportunity, noting that supporting Saudi talents in major events like this is a strong incentive towards professionalism and contributes to exporting the artistically cultured Saudi voice to the world.
Cultural context and strategic dimensions
The success of this year's festival is a result of the strategic partnership between the Music Commission and Benchmark, reflecting the Saudi Ministry of Culture's vision of engaging the private sector to develop cultural products. This event is part of the broader Kingdom's Vision 2030, which places great emphasis on strengthening Arab and Islamic identity and establishing the Kingdom as a global cultural destination.
The festival gains its importance from being a quality platform that restores the status of the "classical Arabic poem" as a mass product, transcending traditional elitism, to prove that the refined word is capable of attracting broad audiences if it is presented in contemporary and sophisticated musical forms.
Enriching the Arab art scene
The festival concluded its run by reaffirming its noble message: the combination of established stars' experience and the enthusiasm of young talents, coupled with the support of the Ithra Center, paints a bright future for Arabic music originating from the Kingdom. This edition proved that singing in Classical Arabic is not merely a legacy of the past, but a dynamic art form capable of keeping pace with the times, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a hub for artistic and cultural creativity in the region.
