Mohammed Assaf Live In New Orleans!
Mohammed Assaf
Mohammed Jaber Abdul Rahman Assaf is a Palestinian pop singer well known for being the winner of the second season of Arab Idol, broadcast by the MBC network. His victory received worldwide coverage from the media and was welcomed with joy by the Arab world. In 2013, Assaf was named a goodwill ambassador for peace by The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). He was also named ambassador of culture and arts by the Palestinian government and was offered a position with "diplomatic standing" by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Assaf's story is the basis of the 2015 film The Idol, directed by Hany Abu-Assad. After Arab Idol, Assaf has gone on to enjoy huge popularity in the Arab World and the Arab diaspora and has released two albums and a great number of singles and collaborations. Most of his music is sung in the Iraqi and Gulf dialects, his most famous song is "Ana Dammi Falastini" which means "my blood is Palestinian" and is a cover of a traditional Palestinian song.
About This Event
Fillmore New Orleans is a cashless venue. Only credit cards, debit cards, and mobile pay are accepted at all venue point of purchase. BOX OFFICE:5pm MUSIC HALL DOORS: 7pm SHOW: 8pm All Ages The Box Office is open on event days only.
The Box Office will open two hours prior to doors on these days and remain open until show headliner hits the stage. 1555 ext 6. com
