Abu Dhabi F1 after-race concerts announced

It was announced on Monday morning that international heavyweights Florence and the Machine will be joining Enrique Iglesias and Blur to headline the three after-race concerts at this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The all-star Arabic concert, featuring Cheb Khaled, Fares Karam, Aryam and DJ Said Mrad, was announced earlier this year. All performances, at the du Arena from November 26 to 29, are available to race-day tickets holders. Here’s everything you need to know about the acts.

Arabic night — Thursday, November 26

For the third successive year, the after-race concert series kicks off with A-list Arabic talents. Topping the bill is Cheb Khaled, the 55-year-old Algerian music legend, known for powerhouse vocals and tunes that blend the North African blues of Rai music with slick pop arrangements.

Khaled will have some younger competition from Lebanese singer Fares Karam, who broke out from talent show Studio El Fan, gaining fame for adding a modern twist to traditional Dabke music.

Original article by Rob Garratt

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