In a night reminiscent of the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, the Lebanese capital, Beirut, witnessed an extraordinary concert featuring two giants of Arab music, Hani Shaker and Marwan Khoury. The concert, organized by Khader Aknan, drew a massive audience, leading to the closure of numerous streets in the city.
Hani Shaker: Audience Interaction Raises the Temperature
With his warm voice and captivating performance, the legendary artist Hani Shaker ignited the enthusiasm of the audience, who interacted with every song from his famous repertoire. They echoed the lyrics of “Ala El Dahakaya,” “Lessa Betes’ali,” “Bas’alak Meen,” and other songs that have left their mark on the history of Arab music.
One of the most beautiful moments of the concert was when Hani Shaker sang his new song “Ya Wayl Hali” in the Lebanese dialect for the first time, expressing his love for Lebanon and its people. He concluded his performance with the same song he started with, “Ala El Dahakaya,” amid a great response from the audience.
Marwan Khoury: Lifelong Friend Shares in the Creativity
The Beirut concert was not just a meeting between artists on stage, but a reunion between two friends who shared a long history of friendship and love, Hani Shaker and Marwan Khoury. This friendship was embodied on stage when Marwan Khoury joined his friend Hani Shaker in singing the song “Ashab Meen,” with its melodies and lyrics saturated with sincerity, emotion, and the tenderness of grief.
Marwan Khoury, in turn, excelled in presenting a collection of his most famous songs, including “Kol El Kasaed,” “Batmoun,” “Albi Daq,” “Ya Albi,” “Qesset Hob,” and others that entertained the audience and moved their emotions.
A Legendary Concert to be Remembered
The Hani Shaker and Marwan Khoury concert in Beirut was not just an ordinary concert, but an exceptional event that combined authenticity with modernity, Lebanese and Egyptian music, and two generations of artists who have enriched the art scene with their timeless works.
The impact of the concert extended beyond the stage to the streets, which were filled with eager fans listening to the melodies of these two great artists. The concert left a mark on the hearts and minds of the attendees, who will not forget this magical night that brought them together with their loved ones to the tunes of music and singing.
A Tribute to Art and Music
This concert is a tribute to art and music, and an affirmation of their role in uniting people and spreading love and peace. It also represents a strong boost to the artistic movement in Lebanon and the Arab region, opening the door for further cooperation between Arab artists from different generations and countries.
Khader Aknan: A Mark in Concert Organization
We cannot talk about this successful concert without praising the role of the organizer, Khader Aknan, who succeeded in organizing this massive event and bringing these two great artists together on one stage. Aknan has proven through this concert that he is one of the most important concert organizers in the Arab region, capable of delivering concerts that befit the reputation of Arab artists and meet the aspirations of the audience.
In conclusion, the Hani Shaker and Marwan Khoury concert in Beirut will remain etched in the memory of everyone who attended it, as a testament to a night of art and creativity, and a night of joy and love.
