The Abu Dhabi Festival commemorates the memory
Abu Dhabi, May 5 / WAM / The Abu Dhabi Culture and Arts Group, in cooperation with Berkeley Abu Dhabi, honored the memory of Queens Jones, one of the symbols of international music and humanitarian and cultural initiatives, which won 28 Grammy, Amy, Tony and Oscar awards.
The honoring ceremony held in Berkeley Abu Dhabi was attended by a group of culture and music leaders who talked about the amazing achievements that Jones gave to the world, and among the speakers was His Excellency Badr Jaafar, CEO of Al Hilal Projects Company and an old friend of Jones and his partner in a group of artwork; Ron Savage, Vice President and Executive Director of Berkeley Music College; Shawn K. Sky, Dean of the Vocational Performance Department at Berkeley; Maysa Qara, Technical Director of Birkly Abu Dhabi, Al -Mughniyah and the songwriter who nominated the Al -Ghamrami Prize; Terry Carrington, Foundation and Technical Director of the Berkeley Jazz Institute, advocates for equal sexes and a award -winning artist.
His Excellency Badr Jaafar said: “The art of Queens was not just music, but rather a cultural force that was born from his belief in the ability of music to bring distances closer and promote cultural dialogue, just like the UAE’s commitment to extend cultural bridges and promoting creativity after them two motors to progress. In all the moments that you share with Quinsi, especially in our cooperation in the production of the song“ Bakra ”, he always confirmed his message. The targeted music is the source of inspiration for the societies of the world and its power. His Excellency Badr Jaafar also talked about their cooperation in the release of the charitable song “Bakra”, which brought together 17 of the most prominent artists of the Arab world to collect donations for the field of technical education, and won more than 40 million views on the YouTube platform. This artistic creativity continues to this day renews the phrases of hope and good all over the region.
For its part, His Excellency Hoda Thursday-Kano, Abu Dhabi Group for Culture and Arts, said: “The series of seminars of the thoughts of thought is one of the most famous and popular Abu Dhabi Festival, which is an excellent opportunity to highlight the value of art and interact with creative artists and bright minds. Today, the exact day is a special day, we dedicate him to celebrate the anniversary of the icon not only in music but in supporting humanitarian issues: the legend.”
Her Excellency added, “Cu -maken said once that music is a medicine for wounds of differences and approximation of distances, so let us take it permission for good. This idea lies in the heart of the mission of the Abu Dhabi Group for Culture and Arts and the Abu Dhabi Festival, and is embodied in the Emirati values with its broader content. His memory will remain present and his legacy will remain alive. ”
Jim Leshaz, President of Berkeley, commented: “One vision is gathering, and we are in Berkeley and the Abu Dhabi Culture and Arts Group and His Excellency Hoda Thursday and His Excellency Badr Jaafar, adhered to harnessing music to bring distances and unify humanity everywhere and time. Kwins Jones, a graduate from Berkeley, was a living example of this commitment. Abu Dhabi Culture and Arts Group in the completion of this valuable initiative. ”
It is noteworthy that the series of seminars of the intellectual intellectual group for the Abu Dhabi Group for Culture and Arts organized by the Abu Dhabi Festival is an important opportunity that allows students and the public throughout the UAE a rare opportunity for living interaction with the most important figures in the field of global culture through dialogues and lectures. This special symposium, which was held in honor of the Creative Quinnes Jones, called for harnessing their talents to change and achieving higher goals.
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