here@ performative concert

Here@ is an electro-acoustic live session led by musician and composer Ali Hout, in collaboration with Sulayman Al Bassam and Eric Soyer. The project delves into the cultural and sonic resonances of Gulf maritime memory through a hybrid performance blending live music, archival sound, and electronic composition.

The title refers to the “Hirat” (الهيرات) — sea zones historically known for their rich natural pearl beds in the Arabian Gulf. These areas represent a forgotten heritage and a vanished way of life, deeply tied to the region’s economic and cultural history before the oil era.

This performance marks the first public presentation of the project, premiered at the VABADUSE FESTIVAL – International Freedom Theatre Festival in Narva.