After the big storms hit the DC Metro Area on Friday, thousands of people were without power. I wondered if the concert would still be on...thankfully, it was! My boyfriend, Walid was very excited about the concert and as we made our way to DC we ran into some delays at the Metro (like usual) so we decided to drive. We were lucky enough to get there in time to get a seat near the front. As the concert began we looked behind us to see a few hundred more people had gathered to see Souad Massi. Souad is a beautiful Algerian singer, accompanied by a fabulous band and great energy! We were clapping, and even though I do not speak Arabic, I could still hum along to the catchy tunes!
Souad singing one of her most popular songs titled "Raoui"
Souad Massi is in the US to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Algerian Independence !
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| Very unique instrument- DARBOUKA played by a very talented artist, Sheikh Rabah Khalfa :) Sheikh = Master |
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| A lot of great energy during the concert... these two were really Jammin! |
But the fun didn't end here! After the concert I was approached by the MBC News for an interview! Feeling a little bit shy, I grabbed Walid to interview with me, so we are both famous now! Our friends were also interviewed!
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| Rafik being interviewed by MBC. |
And after the interviews, we were able to meet Souad Massi and her band members!
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| Walid meeting Souad Massi after the concert at the Kennedy Center. |
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| Signing autographs! |
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| Walid and Souad Massi! |
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| Amine, Souad Massi, Walid and Me! |
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| Salim, Amine, Souad Massi, Rafik and Walid = All Smiles! |
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| Our friend Farrah getting Souad Massi's autograph! |
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| Farrah and her friend with Souad Massi |
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| Walid with Sheikh Rabah Khalfa |
And VOILA! A GREAT EVENING!!
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| View of Washington and Virginia from the top of the Kennedy Center at sunset |
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| And last but not least..the beautiful Kennedy Center |
After the big storms hit the DC Metro Area on Friday, thousands of people were without power. I wondered if the concert would still be on...thankfully, it was! My boyfriend, Walid was very excited about the concert and as we made our way to DC we ran into some delays at the Metro (like usual) so we decided to drive. We were lucky enough to get there in time to get a seat near the front. As the concert began we looked behind us to see a few hundred more people had gathered to see Souad Massi. Souad is a beautiful Algerian singer, accompanied by a fabulous band and great energy! We were clapping, and even though I do not speak Arabic, I could still hum along to the catchy tunes!
