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The iconic music ensemble, Bait Al Oud – Khartoum Orchestra, will perform at the Africa Hall in Sharjah on December 7 and 8, 2022.

This event is supported by DAL Group in collaboration with the International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), Tribe and The Africa Institute, Sharjah.  

This musical heritage travels from Sudan to Sharjah as part of a program organized by ICCROM titled, Western Sudan Community Museums Project, which celebrates the rich and diverse living heritage of Sudan and its connections to ancient civilizations.

The Sudanese orchestra features talented musicians who have gained expert knowledge of a myriad of musical genres, expressed through multiple platforms and mediums. The concert will produce a selection of special musical compositions that enrich artistic thought and promote African music

The two day performance is open to all and free to attend. However, proof of advance booking is required. Register here

  • Dates: 7-8 December, 2022 (Wednesday – Thursday)
  • Venue: The Africa Hall, Sharjah (View Location Map)
  • Doors Open: 7:00 pm 
  • Performance begins at 8:00 pm 

If you are unable to attend the physical event, the performance will be streamed virtually

About Bait Al Oud Orchestra

Bait Al Oud was established in 2008 to spread awareness of the culture and music of ‘Oud’, which is considered one of the oldest Arabic musical instruments. Bait Al Oud also teaches strumming techniques on various ‘Oud’ methods and facilitates dealings with various well-known schools to unearth a new generation of professional musicians and qualify them to a high level of specialization.

Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, joined the list of Arab cities hosting Bait Al Oud in January 2020, sponsored by Dal Group and supervised by international musician Naseer Shamma, Bait Al Oud’s founder.

With the Arabic Bait of Oud curriculum, a special curriculum for the pentatonic scale that characterizes Sudanese music is being developed to be taught in Bait Al Oud – Khartoum, which aims to be the African center for teaching Arabic musical instruments. The curriculum will be shared and studied with other oud houses in Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Baghdad, and Alexandria.

Besides training Sudanese musicians, Bait al Oud also produces original musical compositions and performs them on international stages. Bait Al Oud Orchestra was founded in August 2021 by Bait Al Oud students and musicians from all over Sudan under the supervision of Dr. Naseer Shamma and led by Mr. Ahmed Shamma. Bait Al Oud Orchestra, Khartoum prides itself as it brings Sudanese musical pieces to life reflecting unique and different rhythmic tones among other Arabian and international pieces.

The iconic music ensemble, Bait Al Oud – Khartoum Orchestra, will perform at the Africa Hall in Sharjah on December 7 and 8, 2022.

The iconic music ensemble, Bait Al Oud – Khartoum Orchestra, will perform at the Africa Hall in Sharjah on December 7 and 8, 2022.

This event is supported by DAL Group in collaboration with the International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), Tribe and The Africa Institute, Sharjah.  

This musical heritage travels from Sudan to Sharjah as part of a program organized by ICCROM titled, Western Sudan Community Museums Project, which celebrates the rich and diverse living heritage of Sudan and its connections to ancient civilizations.

The Sudanese orchestra features talented musicians who have gained expert knowledge of a myriad of musical genres, expressed through multiple platforms and mediums. The concert will produce a selection of special musical compositions that enrich artistic thought and promote African music

The two day performance is open to all and free to attend. However, proof of advance booking is required. Register here

  • Dates: 7-8 December, 2022 (Wednesday – Thursday)
  • Venue: The Africa Hall, Sharjah (View Location Map)
  • Doors Open: 7:00 pm 
  • Performance begins at 8:00 pm 

If you are unable to attend the physical event, the performance will be streamed virtually

About Bait Al Oud Orchestra

Bait Al Oud was established in 2008 to spread awareness of the culture and music of ‘Oud’, which is considered one of the oldest Arabic musical instruments. Bait Al Oud also teaches strumming techniques on various ‘Oud’ methods and facilitates dealings with various well-known schools to unearth a new generation of professional musicians and qualify them to a high level of specialization.

Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, joined the list of Arab cities hosting Bait Al Oud in January 2020, sponsored by Dal Group and supervised by international musician Naseer Shamma, Bait Al Oud’s founder.

With the Arabic Bait of Oud curriculum, a special curriculum for the pentatonic scale that characterizes Sudanese music is being developed to be taught in Bait Al Oud – Khartoum, which aims to be the African center for teaching Arabic musical instruments. The curriculum will be shared and studied with other oud houses in Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Baghdad, and Alexandria.

Besides training Sudanese musicians, Bait al Oud also produces original musical compositions and performs them on international stages. Bait Al Oud Orchestra was founded in August 2021 by Bait Al Oud students and musicians from all over Sudan under the supervision of Dr. Naseer Shamma and led by Mr. Ahmed Shamma. Bait Al Oud Orchestra, Khartoum prides itself as it brings Sudanese musical pieces to life reflecting unique and different rhythmic tones among other Arabian and international pieces.

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