Katara launches 10th European Jazz Festival with nine participating countries
<p>Doha, Qatar: The 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together musicians from nine European countries and Qatar for four days of performances celebrating musical diversity and cultural exchange.</p> <p>The opening ceremony was attended by General Manager of Katara Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti,…
Doha, Qatar - The 10th Katara European Jazz Festival commenced at the Cultural Village Foundation, uniting musicians from nine European nations and Qatar for a week of musical collaboration. General Manager Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, along with diplomatic representatives, attended the opening ceremony. The festival, spanning until November 7, showcases musicians from Italy, Austria, France, Finland, Malta, Hungary, Spain, Germany, and Cyprus, complemented by the Qatar Music Academy.
Held at the Katara Corniche, attendees will enjoy a fusion of classical and contemporary jazz, incorporating European, Arab, and Latin influences. The opening night featured a performance by the Qatar Music Academy, blending traditional jazz with Arabic melodies and Latin rhythms, incorporating the nay and Arabic percussion. Another highlight is the Elias Farfar Quartet from France, led by saxophonist Elias Farfar, who merges North African rhythms with American, Latin, and French jazz.
On the side, a photography exhibition by Portuguese artist Rosa Reis, capturing memorable moments from previous festivals, was inaugurated by Ambassador Ana Filomena da Costa Rocha of Portugal to Qatar.
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