FRANCOPHONIE 'TRIO TITI ROBIN' CONCERT IN KUWAIT REVIEW

Titi Robin on the guitar

Titi Robin, Francis Varis and Ze Luis Nascimento

On the occasion of the Francophonie month, the French Embassy in Kuwait had organized a beautiful concert yesterday 'Trio Titi Robin' concert yesterday at Shamiya theatre . Thierry Titi Robin  born in 1957 in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France, is a French self taught musician influenced by Gypsy, Tzigane, arab, european, Celtic  and Indian music which is quite eminent in his rendering. Titi Robin plays the oud, guitar and bouzouki with grace and ease that’s absolutely spelling binding. He was accompanied by Francis Varis, accordionist  and Ze Luis Nascimento, percussionist. They both played marvelously which hugely complemented Titi’s musical concert.  

Titi Robin’s music  was tantalizing with with an amazing dose of  vigour. The audience were quite mesmerized with his  music which was a indeed a soulful experience. When the concert ended, people just wanted to hear more. Titi Robin is indeed a gifted and extremely talented musician.  I am glad my husband and I could attend it. Unfortunately I forgot my cellphone at home and couldn’t take any pictures of the event. However, here is a clip of one of Titi’s previous concert to give you a taste of his music. Do try to listen to his beautiful music from his various concerts and albums which would be available on ‘you tube’ website.

A big thanks to the French Embassy for arranging such a beautiful concert!

‘AL KOUT FESTIVAL’ – AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF KUWAIT

Here are some pictures I took at the AUK ‘Al Kout Festival’ at the American University of Kuwait, today.

It’s a beautiful, well organized event sure to captivate the interest of everyone. The variety of traditional Kuwaiti musical programmes was quite entertainting. The traditional 'Sea Bands' will give you an insight into the music that used to be practised by seafaring people of past. Be sure to tour the entire outer premises of AUK, as there are various events going on in different areas (venues). The National Museum exhibition is in the auditorium of the Liberal Arts Bldg.. The Sadu textiles and soveniers are quite impressive. There are a variety of food stalls that will cater to everyone’s tastes. Camel ride is available for the fun loving.  There is a traditional tent set up depicting traditional Kuwaiti family. A car show with a display of old cars is quite interesting. An impressive Arabian black stallion stands close to the tent. The Al Kout festival will be on until tomorrow, Wednesday 16^th March (from 12.30pm to 9.30pm) and will conclude with the thoroughly entertaining Fatoomah's concert. A must visit event!  Click Here for further details that was posted earlier, on Kuwait-Music.com.