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The French Institute of Kuwait have organized their first concert this year – Electro Oud Concert By Smadj (Oud – Electro) featuring Eric Gaulthier (Clarinette) & Orhan Osman (Bouzouki). Here’s one of their performances on [YouTube]. Sounds interesting.

When: Monday, Feb 13th
Where: Kuwait Boy Scout Theater (Hawalli, Beirut Street)
Time: 7:30-9pm

Tickets are KD5 and are available at:
- Carrefour
- Ibis Sharq
- Ibis Salmiya
- French School in Kuwait – Hamad Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya)
- French Institute of Kuwait – Jabriya – Block 12, Street 6, Villa 40-41

There will also be an “Electro & Oriental music” workshop in English with SMADJ on Tuesday, Feb 14th from 4-7pm at Ibis Hotel, Salmiya about sampling, work of the sound, transformation processing, mix and execution of the electroacoustic music. Price: KD20 – limited Places. Book it at reservation@institutfrancais-koweit.com

[Smadj on Myspace]

I just found out about an American R&B artist called JoBee who lives in Kuwait and began his music career from here. He is ex-military and last week he released a 19-track Deluxe Mixtape EP called Irresistible Me that features a lot of different music genres. In his interview he said that his experience and the culture in Kuwait inspired his music and made him push a little harder and become a better writer and singer.

He has been touring throughout the Middle East and Europe and is quite successful. His debut album Vocal Stimulation will be releasing early next year.

[Watch] JoBee’s “After the Club” ft. Dalivaa produced by Vybe Beatz, or you can support the artist and [Download] his Album for $7.95.

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There’s going to be an electronic music night at the Holiday Inn Salmiya on July 21st at 9 pm. Those of you who have no plans for Thursday night which might just end up being dusty for all you know, this seems to be a good escape.

Tickets are KD 15 which includes food and drinks.

Call 65921247 for reservations.

Update: This event has been postponed and they haven’t mentioned any date yet.

Update 2: The event is confirmed for tomorrow, July 28th at 9 pm at the Movenpick Hotel, Free Zone.

Backstage Metal released a Tribute album to Ronnie James Dio called “To Heaven Through Hell” which was put together by musicians from around the world, and three musicians from Kuwait are a part of it too. Check out the album credits [Here]. I know them all personally and they did a great job!

• Adel Al-Qattan ex-guitarist for [Benevolent]
• Bader Nana, vocalist and guitarist for [Terminus]
• Sajid “Sarj” Masood, vocalist for [Nocturna]
  

The album is available for a free download with a donation to the Ronnie James Dio “Stand Up And Shout” Cancer Fund. You don’t need to make a donation to download, it’s optional for those who want to.

Just found out that JorZine, an Arabian Metal Webzine has an article about this Tribute album [Here].

[Download Album] | [Donate]

My sister was telling me yesterday that she and mom had gone to Pinkberry on Salem Al-Mubarak Street over the weekend after they got done with all their shopping.

They sat down to enjoy their froyo when Enrique’s Tonight started playing in the store, only that it was the uncensored version! The staff didn’t notice at first but by the time they realized, the song was almost over. They could have left but it was so hot outside that they had no choice. My sister said that it was really funny trying to ignore the song by digging into her frozen yogurt and chatting away with mom as loudly as she could every time the chorus came on!

Wish you all a clear and sunny weekend!

SONOIO – Enough from Alessandro Cortini on Vimeo.

Calvin Harris – Bounce feat. Kelis

The Australian College of Kuwait’s Music Club is having their 4th Talent Show on Thursday, 2nd June at 7pm. There is going to be music, break dancing, theatre and ACK Jam.

Plus there will be a raffle draw at the end of the show with iPads, iPhones and iPods to be won.

Tickets are only KD 2.5 and you can get them by contacting:
Yousef Karam – 6646746 | Abdulaziz Ali – 94050099 | Basel Dana – 66989117

Location: West Mishref, Mubarak Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Area, Block 5, Al Aqsa Mosque Street.

Update: Due to bad weather conditions, the ACK 4th talent show was canceled on 2nd June.  The event has been postponed to Wednesday, 8th June at 7pm.

The Cataracs – Club Love