Performer Maya Waked discusses feelings of nostalgia, identity, and entertaining diverse audiences in Dubai.
Acclaimed artist and novelist Maya Waked is set to take the stage at Dubai's Zabeel Theatre this November, promising a captivating blend of music, cultures, and experiences.
Known for her offbeat, genre-defying music, Waked's songs resonate with individuals from multicultural backgrounds, particularly Lebanese expats and young adults who, like her, navigate multiple cultural identities. Her music often reflects her own experiences living between different worlds, creating a unique sound that appeals to diverse audiences.
Music was a significant part of Waked's life in Lebanon, especially during the war. Growing up in a household where Fairouz and Rahbani operettas were a constant presence, Waked's musical journey began early. Her first solo album, Helm Majnoun, was released in 2010 and reimagined classics from her childhood.
Waked's upcoming show at Zabeel Theatre promises to take the audience on a journey, featuring a mix of reinterpretations and original work meant to evoke both joy and reflection. Her new songs, described as humorous and sarcastic yet thoughtful, will explore new ground, focusing on lighter, more playful takes on gender dynamics and modern relationships.
Waked sees her upcoming performance in Dubai as an opportunity to connect with a city that reflects the multicultural nature of her music. She is also open to letting her songs find life online, such as on Instagram or TikTok.
Apart from her music, Waked is also a published novelist, with three books written in both Arabic and French. The themes of her books include family, displacement, and identity, mirroring her own experiences as a Lebanese expat navigating multiple cultural identities.
For more specific details about her performance at Zabeel Theatre, such as dates, times, or ticket availability, it would be best to check directly with the venue or Maya Waked's official social media channels for announcements. Waked doesn't have a five-year plan in the strict sense, but she knows she wants to keep telling stories through new music, live shows, and perhaps a younger audience.
In a world where the rules of music have changed, Waked acknowledges that being an artist now means also being a digital storyteller. She continues to shape a sound that doesn't quite fit any single box, focusing on her Dubai show and creating more production, more songs, and performances with new themes and new stories to tell.
- Maya Waked, celebrated for her music and novels, seeks to entertain with a multicultural blend at Dubai's Zabeel Theatre this November.
- Waked's music, known for defying genres, resonates with diverse audiences, particularly those navigating multicultural identities.
- Music was a significant part of Waked's life even during the war in Lebanon, where she was influenced by her family's love for Fairouz and Rahbani operettas.
- Waked's upcoming show promises a journey of reinterpreted and original songs, exploring lighter themes on gender dynamics and relationships.
- Waked views her performance in Dubai as a chance to connect with a city that mirrors the multicultural essence of her music.
- Beyond music, Waked is also a published novelist, with books addressing themes of family, displacement, and identity, reflecting her own experiences.
- For detailed information about her Zabeel Theatre performance, such as dates and tickets, check the venue or Waked's official social media channels.
- Aiming to continually tell stories, Waked sees herself not just as an artists but also a digital storyteller, shaping her unique sound for new music, shows, and a potential younger audience.
