Glory & Tears
Randa Mirza video, Rayess Bek live electronics, Mehdi Haddab electric ud, Julien Perraudeau keys
Star Wars and Dracula from the Middle-East, combined with Arabic vocals and a heavy beat: Lebanese musician and performer Rayess Bek and video artist Randa Mirza form the band Love & Revenge. They combine contemporary electronic sounds with old Arab movies and music. For their latest project, Glory & Tears, Mirza has unearthed underrated Arab sci-fi, horror and B-movies with Western influences. For the music, Rayess Bek has explored the work of artists from different countries, including blind Saudi singer Ibtisam Lutfi. With electronic music and heavy digital percussion, Love & Revenge takes old Arabic pop music, with its powerful vocals, and places it within a wholly new context, assisted by Mehdi Haddab on the electrical oud and keyboardist Julien Perraudeau.
After the concert: Holland Festival Late Night
For everyone who doesn’t feel like going home yet there is the Holland Festival Late Night on saturdays during the festival in the Bimhuis Café. Artists, audience and other lovers of the night meet here for a good conversation at the bar, to dance, or to enjoy one of the many performances. Be surprised by the DJ’s and acts at unexpected sites in the building. Immerse yourself in the night in the café with the best view in the city.
The Holland Festival is cancelled. Ticket buyers receive an update from the organisation as soon as possible.