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Jad & Rabih Events: A Multicultural Music Experience
30 January @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm AEDT

We’re one of the most multicultural cities on Earth.
But where’s the music that actually reflects that?
Here’s the truth: The multicultural music scene has been diluted, failing to showcase the true potential of expert musicians and composers.
That’s what we’re changing.
Following the resounding success of their concerts in 2023 and 2024, father-son duo Jad and Rabih return with their most ambitious show yet — a powerful fusion of music, culture, and emotion that brings you back to the golden days of Um Kulthum, Fairouz, and Abdel Halim Hafez.
Experience a 30-piece East-West orchestra blending Arabic, Latin, Indian, and contemporary sounds into one sweeping narrative — performed live, loud, and cinematic. This new chapter reimagines Jad & Rabih’s beloved original compositions from their Disaster Series through powerful new arrangements and world-class collaborations.
Joining them are acclaimed artists including lyricist & rapper BEAST and Myriam Dib, alongside extraordinary dancers and musicians performing on instruments that cross continents — from the soulful Oud and shimmering Qanun, to fiery percussion and the duo’s signature strings.
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