Arts
Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, announced a special concert by Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker titled "Return of the Absent," inviting the public to follow this unique musical evening. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, marking a significant artistic comeback for Fadel Shaker, with widespread interest in watching the event via live broadcast. In a related development, Maestro Halkot Zahir and his daughter Fayrouz, who is under ten years old, have attracted considerable attention on social media after Turki Al-Sheikh shared a video showing part of their musical rehearsals. The video features Maestro Halkot Zahir training his daughter to perform the song "Kol Ghannwa" by the late artist Warda Al-Jazairia, expressing admiration for the beauty of their performance in a special comment. This footage received a broad response, with audiences praising the joint performance of father and daughter and the way the maestro introduces Fayrouz to the world of singing through a masterpiece of Arabic music. The media office of Maestro Halkot Zahir stated that Turki Al-Sheikh’s support for refined art in the Arab world represents a great appreciation of what the father and daughter contribute musically. The office highlighted that the advisor is one of the strongest supporters of soft power and pays close attention to all that is beautiful and distinctive in the art world. In his statement, Maestro Halkot Zahir emphasized that his main mission is to elevate public taste and to reintroduce musical and vocal masterpieces from past eras, countering trends that rely on vulgarity and crudeness. He also expressed his deep love for Egypt and its art, praising the songs of Saudi artist Mohammed Abdu, and confirmed his intention to present these valuable works to new generations. Halkot Zahir is considered one of the most prominent composers in the Arab world, having collaborated with numerous stars and composed over 3,080 melodies across diverse musical styles. His collaborations include artists such as Mayada El Hennawy, Samira Said, Souad Hosni, Ali El Haggar, Fadel Shaker, and the renowned artist Sabah, known as "Al Shahroura." He also worked with Kurdish artists like Mira Ali, known as "The Nightingale of Kurdistan," and Lili Fariqi, in addition to Tunisian artist Lamia Jamal and Turkish singer Muslim Baba. Halkot Zahir continues his efforts to revive classic songs and introduce new generations to the rich history of Arabic music through his varied works.
