Mahmoud Darwish Revives the Treasures of Arab Music at the Arab Music Festival

27 October 2026

Mahmoud Darwish & Konouz  ensemble revived the treasures of the golden age of Arab music during their concert at the Arab Music Festival, presenting a selection of timeless classics that included ‘Ash Ally Qal, El Helwa, Mawoud, El Layali, Sawah, Han El Wedd, Ya Reitak Ma‘aya, Habibi We Einiya, Ya Helaiwa, Fatet Ganbena, Bel Ahdan, Gabbar, and Ahlif Besamaha.

The concert was preceded by a performance by artists Ashraf El Ballah and Mirna Shalaby, who presented a selection of beloved songs, including Kaab El Ghazal, Tayer Ya Hawa, Men Hobbi Feek Ya Gari, and Ana Baashaqak.