The Music Authority documents the legacy with two books: Sports Pieces and Songs
In a strategic move aimed at preserving cultural identity and documenting the Kingdom's artistic history, the Music Commission the release of two new publications: "Musical Pieces" and "A Memory of Sports Songs." This step complements a series of previous high-quality publications that included national songs, Ramadan chants, Hajj chants, and Eid songs, reflecting a comprehensive vision for archiving all aspects of Saudi Arabia's musical heritage.
A national project for documenting heritage
These two publications fall under the "Saudi Music Memory" initiative, an ambitious project that seeks to transform oral and undocumented musical heritage into documented scholarly references. This step is of paramount importance within the context of the cultural movement the Kingdom is witnessing under the umbrella of Vision 2030, as music is an integral part of the intangible heritage that the Ministry of Culture strives to protect and showcase to the world.
of musical pieces represents a qualitative leap in the Arabic music library, as it includes a precise notation of the most famous Saudi pieces, providing musical scores and melodies with their technical details. This notation not only serves the purpose of preservation but also opens the door for researchers, musicians, and academics to study the melodic structure of Saudi music and to re-perform and arrange it using modern scientific methods.
Sports anthems... a record of moments of joy
On the other hand, the book "The Memory of Sports Songs" resonates with a broad segment of society, documenting the artistic works that accompanied the achievements of Saudi sports. Sports chants and songs are part of modern folklore associated with moments of national triumph and victory, and documenting their lyrics and melodies preserves the collective memory of the fans and chronicles the evolution of this art form that blends enthusiasm and patriotism.
Making knowledge available to everyone
Believing in the importance of disseminating knowledge, the Music Authority has made electronic versions of these releases available on its digital platform, accessible to the general public and specialists both within and outside the Kingdom. Those wishing to explore these artistic treasures can visit official website .
It is worth mentioning that these efforts come to enhance the infrastructure of the music sector, and to provide reliable references that support artistic production and academic research, which contributes to consolidating the Kingdom’s position as a leading cultural and artistic center in the region, and ensures that this rich heritage is passed on to future generations in an honorable and authentic manner.
