Italian stars Ludovico Einaudi, Matteo Bocelli to perform at AlUla in January

Italian stars Ludovico Einaudi (L) and Matteo Bocelli (R) will perform at AlUla in January as part of the AlUla Moments Concert Series. (Supplied)
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Updated 30 December 2024
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Italian stars Ludovico Einaudi, Matteo Bocelli to perform at AlUla in January

  • The two performances are the latest in the AlUla Moments Concert Series

ALULA: Two Italian musical stars will perform in Saudi Arabia next month as part of the AlUla Moments Concert Series, it was confirmed on Monday.

Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi, who will take the stage on Jan. 17, is celebrated for blending classical and contemporary styles during his career which has spanned four decades.

He has previously performed at some of the world’s most iconic venues, including Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Sydney Opera House.

Einaudi’s compositions have earned him numerous awards and multiple platinum certifications.

A week later, on Jan. 24, the spotlight will shine on Matteo Bocelli, the rising Italian tenor and youngest son of legendary opera star Andrea Bocelli, who will perform as part of his debut headline world tour.

The two performances are the latest in the Concert Series, which have included Bocelli senior in April 2021, John Legend in November 2022 and Alicia Keys in February 2023.

Tickets for both performances are expected to sell quickly, and can be bought at this link.


Lolo Zouai releases new music video, sets album date

Updated 10 February 2026
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Lolo Zouai releases new music video, sets album date

  • French Algerian star will release new album April 24
  • Record dedicated to a close friend who died in 2021

DUBAI: French Algerian singer and songwriter Lolo Zouai this week dropped a new music video for her single “Holding On” and announced that her upcoming album, “Reverie,” will be released on April 24.

The track, which blends R&B and dance-pop elements, explores themes of grief and memory. Its accompanying music video is dedicated to Zouai’s close friend Hanna Rosa Hotchkiss who died in 2021.

In a statement shared on Instagram, Zouai said the album reflects a period of personal change.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“This record was made through three years of grief, growth, and reflection. I had to lose myself to find myself again. I couldn’t have done it without my angel, Hanna.”

“Thank you to my collaborators, my friends, and my Lo-riders who held me down through it all,” she added. “I hope it heals you the way it healed me.”

Zouai teased the album earlier this year writing: “2026. ALBUM SUBMITTED. LET’S… GOOO,” on Instagram, sharing a carousel of images of herself.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fans quickly took to the comments section to congratulate the music sensation.

“OH MY GOD FINALLY!!! I’m so so so excited and proud of you omg, you did that,” one fan wrote. Another said: “Some good news i needed this fr.”

Another fan said: “I’m so excited I just shed a tear … 2026 is so gonna be your year boo!!!! SEE U SOON!!”

Zouai’s last release was in November, when she dropped a new single titled “3AM in San Francisco.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In 2024, Zouai dropped several tracks, including her “Please Hold” EP featuring “jetlag” and “UNHHH,” along with “mute” and “Potential.”

In June 2024, she also announced that she had written a song for K-pop group NewJeans for their Japanese debut.

Known for her blend of R&B, club-pop and hip-hop, she has gained an international fan base for her dynamic stage presence and genre-blending music.

Her career highlights include the release of a debut album “High Highs to Low Lows” in 2019, which features 12 tracks, and a follow-up “PLAYGIRL” in 2022, which has 13 tracks.

After the album’s release in October 2022, Zouai was featured on a billboard in New York’s Times Square.