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A modern, well-lit classroom with a large musical note displayed on a whiteboard. The room is empty, featuring neatly arranged desks and chairs, with walls decorated with posters of musical notes and instruments. A piano and other musical instruments are

Striking the Right Chord: Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Shift Through Music

Once confined to private gatherings, music in Saudi Arabia is now being actively nurtured. With 17,000 kindergarten teachers trained in music education and a growing rap and opera scene, the Kingdom is striking a bold new chord. But can this cultural shift evolve into a lasting creative industry?

Feb 13, 2025

A music studio with an oud, qanun, electric guitar, and keyboard, symbolizing cultural fusion.

Alya Fetyani: Building Bridges in Saudi Arabia’s Soundscape

Alya Fityani once worked at Spotify—a “music place,” as her mother called it. Now, as a Label Services Project Manager at Vydia, she stands at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s evolving music scene, bridging tradition and innovation.

Feb 7, 2025

Maraya, a mirrored concert hall in Ashar Valley, Al-Ula, reflecting the desert landscape and hosting cultural events in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Hits a High Note: Opera Finds Its Stage in the Kingdom

Opera is striking a new chord in Saudi Arabia, where the genre—once unfamiliar—is now making its debut with ambitious projects like the Diriyah Opera House and trailblazers like Sawsan Al-Bahiti. But will Saudis embrace this high-drama art form in their rapidly evolving music scene?

Sep 10, 2024

All Articles with the tag #Music

Striking the Right Chord: Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Shift Through Music

Alya Fetyani: Building Bridges in Saudi Arabia’s Soundscape

Saudi Arabia Hits a High Note: Opera Finds Its Stage in the Kingdom

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