Ahmed Fakroun

Cookies on our website

Liverpool Philharmonic has updated its cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This includes cookies from third party social media websites. Such third party cookies may track your use on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time.

Continue Change settings Privacy Policy

Join Our Mailing List

Be the first to know about concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and receive exclusive email offers on music you love!

Archived

Cancelled

Useful information

In this section

Ahmed Fakroun

Please be aware that this event has been cancelled.

Libyan pioneer Ahmed Fakroun, a purveyor of Arab melodies and western electronic music, has taken the long route to recognition. In the 1980s, a promising career looked set to begin with the release of his acclaimed album Mots D’Amour, but international sanctions displaced many Libyans and curtailed his superstardom in the Arab world. Fakroun disappeared altogether in the 90s.

Now, almost forty years on, he is beloved for his unique blend of new-wave, synthpop, and disco infused with the folk sounds and melodies of his homeland. Fakroun has become a rediscovered star in the western world thanks to renewed attention from the electronic community and appreciation from musical adventurers like David Byrne and Bat For Lashes.

The Master of the Maghreb brings his glittering Saharan sheen to Liverpool Philharmonic for his first ever UK show.

This is a standing event.

10% administrative fee applies for online & telephone orders.
A £2.50 postage fee is applicable on all orders if opting for postal delivery.
More information about booking fees