Iraqi musicians to enthral Sharjah
16 Jan 2021
Imran Mojib,
Special Correspondent
The eagerly anticipated new season of #letsmajaz is back, and set to open at the Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Sharjah on Feb.5, with a grand celebration of the rich musical traditions of Iraq.
Artists Ali Jassim, Mustafa Al Abdullah, and Mahmoud Al Turki will bring the stage alive for their UAE fans with their most popular songs, setting the tone for an entire season of soul-stirring live musical performances under the stars at the breathtaking open-air venue in Sharjah.
Ali Jassim will perform his masterpiece ‘Yama Al Shok’, along with other hits including ‘Oreed As’alak’ and ‘Akhbarak’, while Mustafa Al Abdullah will wow the audience with a selection of fan favourites that include ‘Ya Koni’, ‘Mfarfesh’, and ‘Habibi Al Ghali’. Mahmoud Al Turki’s oeuvre will comprise hits like ‘Hob wa Ihsas, Domni’, and ‘Ya Habibi’.
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