A tribute: Emirati Song Ambassador

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) organized a concert celebrating the late Jaber Jassim, Emirati Song Ambassador.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) organized a concert celebrating the late Jaber Jassim, Emirati Song Ambassador. With a large turnout of music lovers and art enthusiasts, and in the presence of MBRL’s board members, the audience enjoyed a remarkable performance by Saif Al Ali, accompanied by a talented ensemble of musicians, conducted by maestro Abdulaziz Al Madani.

As one of the most prominent figures in the Emirati music industry, Jassim has contributed significantly to developing Emirati songs throughout his career. Jassim’s lyrics revolved around love and patriotism for the UAE and its people, making him a symbol of Emirati culture and art despite his passing in 2001.

As a pioneer in promoting art and celebrating Emirati artists, MBRL seeks to nurture the cultural scene by organizing a series of events and activities, such as literary and musical evenings, art exhibitions, workshops, and seminars with prominent thinkers and artists from the UAE and abroad throughout the year.

Saif Al Ali began the concert with some of Jassim’s most famous songs, including “Ghazal Fallah,” “Oyounk Tejbar Al Khater,” “Wanas,” “Da’a Fikri,” “Ya Weil Man Da’ Fikru,” “Shado Al Araban,” “Nasitoona Habayebna,” “Hamam Naah,”

“Safany Ya Sakhif,” and “Sah Bazqar,” in addition to several masterpieces of Emirati heritage music. The talented maestro, Abdulaziz Al Madani, led the orchestra alongside a team of masterful musicians who performed Jassim’s iconic songs harmoniously.

At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Board Member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, presented an honorary shield to both artist Saif AlAli and maestro Abdulaziz Al Madani, as well as to Eid Jassim Al Marikhi, brother of the late artist, who attended as a representative of his family.