INSULA

Price : 69 AED for Non members / 49 AED for Alliance Française’s members and people under 25 years old

Age : All ages

Within the context of the Emirati-French Cultural Dialogue, the Alliance Française in the United Arab Emirates and the French institute, cultural service of the French Embassy invite INSULA to perform. After their world tour in Latin America, Europe and Russia, INSULA is coming for the first time to the Gulf. They will perform in Dubai (April, 14th) and Abu Dhabi (april, 16th), then in Jeddah (April) and Bahreïn (August).

The purpose of « INSULA » project is to show that Caribbean and Maghreb cultures are both unique and universal. Inspired by the Arab-Andalusian music and the modern Caribbean jazz, Redha Benabdallah and Maher Beauroy offer a bold music, rich in sensitivity and color, building a bridge between tradition and modernity. Into the inspiration, a man, the writer Frantz Fanon, prominent figure in Martinique and in Algeria.

For their two concerts in Dubai and in Abu Dhabi on April 14th and 16th, the musicians from INSULA will meet local musicians. Together, with their instruments and their voices, they will create two original tracks, based on Emiratis rhythms. Theses creations will be performed for the first time in Abu Dhabi Theater, thanks to the support of Emirates Heritage Club and Sultan Bin Zayed’s Culture and Media Centre.

Partners : Emirates Heritage Club and Sultan Bin Zayed Centre

More information :

info@afabudhabi.org – Tel : 02 61 22 900 – Whatsapp : +971 55 666 8901