AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPalestinian Cultural Resilience: In Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, oud maker Suhail Abu Shawish repairs damaged instruments by hand, keeping Palestinian musical identity alive amid shortages and power cuts. Egyptian Zār Goes International: Cairo’s Mazaher zār ensemble, led by Umm Sameh with Imam on tamboura, performed in Marseille with Moroccan Gnawa musicians as part of a Mediterranean “crossing” program. Classical Crossover Spotlight: Chennai composer Lydian Nadhaswaram launched “Symphony No. 1 – New Beginnings,” performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, blending orchestral sections with Middle Eastern tonal influences. Qatar Tourism Boost: Qatar expects a stronger inbound rebound in the second half of 2026 after 1.13M visitors in Q1, supported by summer offers and events. Music Industry Support: MMF and YouTube Music announced “Hyperdrive,” a new program to train and grow music managers from Sept 2026 to Jan 2027. Global Pop Buzz: BTS’s Suga weighs what a Grammy nomination would mean, while ATEEZ released EP “Golden Hour : Part 5” with the “BAD” comeback. Gulf Energy Tension: With the Strait of Hormuz reopening after US-Iran talks, oil flows are rising fast—setting up a chaotic rebalancing that could ripple across the region’s music and events scene.
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