AFA goes to: omar souleyman

The most swinging Dabke king

World’s dabke singer par excellence Omar Souleyman released his 5th studio album ‘Erbil’ in Spring 2024. A homage to Erbil — the city in Iraq that offered solace and embraced Souleyman during recent uneasy times. The move to Erbil came rich with new experiences and friendships best celebrated in joyous songs dedicated to a new chapter of life. Erbil’s 8 tracks see the Syrian wedding singer turned global electronic music icon again teaming up with his longtime keyboard player Hasan Jamo Alo for an ever ambitious and forward thinking techno-meets-Dabke sound.

Beyond his move to Erbil, Omar Souleyman received the GQ Middle East ‘Men of the Year’  award in 2022, noted massive live performances in the Middle East, returned to the USA after a long 6 year break, all while his touring continued strong throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

Meeting @ Globe Aroma → 19:30

Interested? Contact Gladys artforall@globearoma.be