Tamaas Festival 2026 at The Arts Center at NYUAD

Performers at Tamaas Festival 2026 during the event at NYUAD Arts Center.

Global traditions reimagined through bold modern sound

 

 

Experience an electrifying convergence of artists who bridge ancestral roots with modern musical innovation. On one stage, three distinct voices from across the globe come together to reshape tradition through fearless creativity.

Yasmine Hamdan, pioneer of the Arab indie music scene, returns after a long-awaited absence. Her unmistakable voice and cinematic blend of Arabic heritage, electronic textures, and alternative pop have influenced a generation of artists worldwide.

Al-Qasar channel retro-futurist Arab psychedelia, fusing fuzzed-out guitars, hypnotic grooves, and North African melodies. With one foot in the Mojave Desert and the other in the Sahara, their sound is both raw and transcendent.

Maruja Limón bring explosive rumba catalana to the stage, infused with flamenco, electronic music, salsa, and pop. Driven by infectious rhythms and powerful harmonies, their performances are vibrant, joyful, and impossible to resist.

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