Honoring the Legacy of Tariq Abdulhakim

Wednesday 8 May , 8:00PM

Riyadh,Saudi Music Hub

Saudi Music Hub is starting a series of The Lounge - an event series that is educational and social in nature. We invite the public to learn, listen, and socialize in a non-formal setting, engaging in conversations with our esteemed faculty.
 
Each event will have a certain theme and for the 1st of them in the series, we have chosen Tariq Abdulhakim.
 
Join us in a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a legendary Saudi musician. As we gather to commemorate his memory, we reflect on the indelible mark he left on our lives and the world around us.
 
Tariq Abdulhakim (ca 1920-2012) was more than a name. He was the first person in history, and the most important single figure of his generation, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of a national music identity of Saudi Arabia. Although faced with many challenges, he persevered and emerged as a visionary, committed to enhancing the range and quality of Saudi musical arts.
 
He was an accomplished composer, arranger, singer, musician, researcher, bandleader, heritage enthusiast, and the founder of Saudi military music. Tariq created at least 14 military music bands, the first orchestras, the first choirs, and the first institutes for music education in Saudi Arabia. He organized and trained heritage music troupes who represented the nation and performed around the world to much success. Taiq’s significance was recognized globally, culminating in his winning the prestigious UNESCO International Music Council Award in 1981.
 
Join us as we come together to honor the life, legacy, and enduring spirit of Tariq Abdulhakim. Together, let us remember, reflect, and rejoice in the profound legacy he leaves behind.