Jessica Kahawaty leads the celebration of Arabic music.
Jessica Kahawaty will host A Night With The Legends at the Royal Albert Hall on 5 March 2026. She will take on the role of the storyteller, Sheherazade. The evening will fuse history and nostalgia in a musical tribute to the divas of the golden age of Arab music.
Taking place just days before International Women’s Day, the concert runs for one night only, commemorating the pioneering women who made such iconic Arabic tunes. This will be done through live performances, immersive staging, and dance and visual elements to showcase the artists who shaped generations of powerful music. Musical icons such as Fairuz, Umm Kulthum, Asmahan, Sabah, Warda, and more will be honoured in this 90-minute-long production.
This theatrical concert experience features internationally acclaimed singer Abeer Nehme, whose raw vocal performances encapsulate the spirit of musical icons. Her set will be accompanied by the London Arab Orchestra, conducted by Basel Saleh. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will also take part, with a 70-piece all-female choir.
Jessica Kahawaty is an Australian-Lebanese model, humanitarian, global advocate, and cultural ambassador whose work connects communities across the world. Committed to social justice, she has supported refugees and championed women's rights, working with organisations such as UNICEF and UNHCR. Rooted in her heritage and a global perspective, Jessica utilises storytelling, diplomacy, and connection to foster dialogue and real change. During A Night With The Legends, she will take the audience through the meaningful stories behind each song and the artists that made them.
This International Women’s Day, this concert pays tribute to and celebrates the Arab female voices that paved the way for generations.
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