Mohamed Alghoom's Modern Touch: Kuwaiti Heritage Revived at Sheikh Jaber Cultural Center

The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait celebrated thirteen traditional Kuwaiti musical pieces in a modern orchestral format, a fifth of which was arranged and developed by composer Mohamed Alghoom. The performances were part of the "Spirit of Kuwait" project, which ran from May 28 to 29, 2025.

The "Spirit of Kuwait" musical project is a joint production between Al-Rai Media Group, Keef Productions, and the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (National Theatre), in partnership with the American University of the Middle East, Al-Ghanim, Dar Hamad, Muhra, and Al-Safa. The concert featured musical pieces and traditional songs presented in an orchestral style, reflecting Kuwait's historical and cultural depth in a dazzling manner.

The "Spirit of Kuwait" performances are part of the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center's 2024-2025 cultural season, now in its ninth year. This season hosts international performances and prestigious orchestras. Thirteen works were presented within the "Spirit of Kuwait" performances, encompassing a variety of Kuwaiti heritage styles, including marine music and diverse rhythms such as Samri and Khamari, among others.

Among the works of "Spirit of Kuwait", five works were arranged and developed by the composer Mohamed Alghoom. They are: "Ya Umm Omar Jazak Allah Makrama" in the Shami rhythm, "Ala Ya Ahl Al-Hawa" in the Samri rhythm, "Heyla Ya Ramana" in the Tanbura rhythm, "Yanas Daloni" in the Samri Naqazi rhythm, and "Tanzil Bahriya" in the Haddadi rhythm.

The "Spirit of Kuwait" performances were presented by Salman Al-Ammari and Abdulaziz Al-Msbah, led by maestro Ahmed Al-Oud, and performed by the orchestra, choir, and dancers in an atmosphere filled with nostalgia and beautiful memories of Kuwaiti heritage, and in an attractive style that emphasized the eternal and ever-changing spirit of Kuwaiti culture and people.