Tunisian singer Lamia Riahi brings women-only Tarab singalong to Abu Dhabi
A concert usually requires an audience to listen. Riahiyat wants them to sing. The new women-only event, taking place at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi on August 28, is built around the idea that the audience should be part of the performance rather than simply watching it. Led by Tunisian singer Lamia Riahi, the evening will draw on Arab Tarab , Tunisian songs and, for the first time in…
A groundbreaking women-only concert featuring Tunisian singer Lamia Riahi is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on August 28. The event, organized by Highways Arabia, aims to provide a space for women to sing, socialize and dance together, free from the pressures of daily life. Riahi, known for her work promoting Arab Tarab and Gulf music, will be performing in the Gulf for the first time.
The concert is a dream for Riahi, who runs a private cultural centre and women's singing group in Tunisia. She believes that women need a space to express themselves and relieve stress. Highways Arabia, co-founded by Sanaa Azzi, sees the women-only format as an opportunity to create a unique shared experience for female participants.
The event will be held at the Cultural Foundation, which offers close proximity to the stage for enhanced audience participation. The evening will also feature a short film celebrating Emirati women's achievements. Organizers hope that this inaugural event will inspire similar initiatives in the future.
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