Cindy Latti Enchants Hammamet with a Journey Through Arab Music

Lebanese singer Cindy Latti transported a Hammamet audience on a musical journey through the heart of Arab tarab music. Performing at the open-air theater on Sunday, August 9, as part of the 60th Hammamet International Festival, Latti showcased her vocal prowess and deep connection to the genre.

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From the maqâms of Oum Kalthoum to the successes of Wadii Safi and Warda Al-Jazairia, including Syrian folklore and melodies by Asmahan and Mohamed Abdelwahab, Lebanese singer Cindy Latti transported the spectators of the Hammamet open-air theater.

The concert, themed "A Living Memory," featured a rich repertoire spanning iconic artists like Oum Kalthoum, Wadii Safi, and Warda Al-Jazairia. Latti opened with beloved pieces from Oum Kalthoum, including "Alf Lila w Lila" and "Enta El Hob." Accompanied by her oud on several numbers, she demonstrated impressive vocal technique, precise diction, and breath control.

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Thanks to her warm voice and vocal mastery, the singer resurrected works rooted in the Arab musical heritage.

Her recital continued with selections from Wadii El Safi, such as "Endak Bahriyya," and celebrated hits by Warda, like "El Ayyam." The performance was enhanced by an instrumental ensemble featuring oud, qanun, nay, and piano. Latti also delved into Syrian folklore, presenting traditional Levantine pieces after an introductory mawwal and nay solo.

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The recital continued with the repertoire of Wadii El Safi, through titles like Endak Bahriyya and Ala Rmesh Ouyounha, then with the great successes of Warda, including El Ayyam and Awqati Bitehlaou.

Concluding her set with a tribute to Mohamed Abdelwahab, Latti performed "Han El Wedd" and excerpts from "Emta El Zaman" while accompanying herself on the oud. Following the concert, she mentioned a slight discomfort due to performance pressure but expressed excitement about her upcoming album, which will feature collaborations with various composers and writers, promising new artistic directions.

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During the press conference held after the show, the artist returned to a slight malaise felt in the final minutes of the concert, attributing it to the pressure of meeting the demands of the Tunisian public.