They say that music can cross all borders and knows no nationality. This evening in Second Life proved this. It was the kind of moment we think can’t happen in real time or on line. Today it happened. I don’t want to get political but war and hate is as old as time itself. So often we wonder if most of it couldn’t be erased if we just tried to learn more about the other people and their cultures. And then there was today.
In a SIM owned by Greek people a Tunisian born singer stood before a crowd of people from numerous countries and shared his Arabic music with all. Before the show started people arrived in Arabic clothing and opened their hearts and minds to the moment…and oh what a moment. As Ridha took the stage the music began and he held the crowd spellbound. I must admit before I met Ridha, Arabic music seemed unusual to my western ear. Then..I heard Ridha’s voice and listened to how he wrapped those Arabic words around those beautiful melodies. And…I fell in love with it.
Seeing all these people come together and love the music of Ridha’s culture made my heart sore. I can’t fully express how beautiful the moment was. It was….musical magic. It was…Peace and Love. It was our Ridha.
Thank you dear MagicMirror Fayray for taking these great shots!
2 comments:
ohh...breathtaking the concert and Summy's words!! But you have to be there to feel the energy, the joy in the air! Ridha has a gift, he has born with it and he likes to share it with us.
So many people there shouting his name filling the air with the sound of applauses and spreading all around the love for him. I met Ridha long time ago and i got addicted since the first song.I cant wait for the next gig(how he likes to call his concert) and i hope you all will be there. Huggies for all, MagicMirror
P.S. Summy, you should be a writer and ill be the first customer for your book. Very talented , wove you)()()()(
Thanks MM, you are a wonderful friend..it is amazing the friends I have made sharing this man's music. hugs. Summer
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