AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Music & Shows: Turkish girl group Manifest has released its first English-language single, “Tralala,” while Lebanese singer Adonis announced concerts in Amman on October 29 and Baghdad on November 6. Onstage & Identity: BTS’s V drew attention at the group’s Peru concert after wearing a scarf fans identified as a keffiyeh; he has not confirmed its meaning. Emirati act TRAPWRLD is also bringing questions of national identity into its music. Regional Stages: Abu Dhabi’s National Orchestra opened the Abu Dhabi Festival with a cross-cultural performance, and Fadel Chaker is set to return to the concert stage after 14 years at Riyadh Season. Industry & Tradition: Warner Music MENA appointed Ahmed Nureni as managing director and named Ahmad Alghawanmeh general manager. Ladino singer Yasmin Levy says the tradition belongs in the present, not a museum. Jordan Concert: Calls to boycott Andrea Bocelli’s Petra performance over his Israel ties are adding controversy to a high-profile regional booking.
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