As part of the ongoing cultural movement, the Jeddah Culture and Arts Association, with the support of the “Madeed” program launched by the Literary Publishing and Translation Agency, organized an evening titled “Songs and Their National Messages”, with a lecture by poet Dr. Saleh Al-Shadi and moderated by journalist Mahdi Al-Zahrani.
The evening focused on the role of words when they become songs and how they contribute to forming a collective conscience and strengthening national identity, emphasizing that songs are not just passing melodies, but rather memorable messages that transcend the moment.
Al Shadi: Poetry is the essence of the song and the soul of its effect
Focusing on the concept of the national song and its evolution over time, Dr. Al Shadi emphasized that poetry remains the essence of lyrical works and that sincere words are what give the melody its value and immortality. He reflected on his extensive experience writing dozens of operettas and national songs that have been performed by stars from Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and the Arab world, saying they have contributed to strengthening the sense of belonging and raising the profile of Saudi songs in the Arab world.
In the evening, more than 10 patriotic songs from his works were performed, including “Hanna Rijal Abu Fahd” performed by Arab artist Muhammad Abd, and “He pledged allegiance and extended his hand to the crown prince” performed by artist Talal Salama, which embody the organic relationship between words and melodies when expressing a nation, and the audience deepened their interaction with each other.
Creating memories… between message and beauty
The evening discussed the role of the national anthem in creating collective memory and its ability to record major changes and build an image of the homeland in the human conscience, while emphasizing the need to achieve a balance between message and artistic beauty so that the songs reach the audience without directness or rhetoric.
The dialogue also discussed the operetta experience as an inclusive artistic event that unifies emotions and reflects the strength of the Kingdom’s cultural movement, as well as messages addressed to young poets on the importance of artistic integrity and keeping pace with the transformation the country is undergoing in light of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Qualitative presence and admiration for the role of singing
The evening saw a notable attendance of intellectuals, artists and stakeholders, and a wealth of interventions affirming the status of the national song as an art form that contributes to the improvement of society, the strengthening of cultural identity, and the promotion of place and memory.
At the end of the evening, the Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors, Mohammed Al-Subei, expressed his gratitude to the Department of Literature, Publication and Translation, represented by the “Madeed” program, which supports the non-profit sector and allows cultural organizations to present qualitative initiatives that enhance the sense of expression of national identity and enhance aesthetic values, and stressed that Saudi songs today stand out in their presence and influence in the Arab world with their powerful words, authentic melodies and voices that stand at the top of the pyramid. arabic song.
As part of the ongoing cultural movement, the Culture and Arts Association of Jeddah, with the support of the “Madeed” program launched by the Saudi Commission for Literature, Publication and Translation, organized an evening entitled “Songs and their National Message”, with a lecture by poet Dr. Saleh Al-Shadi and moderated by media personality Mahdi Al-Zahrani.
The evening focused on the role that words play in transforming into songs and how they contribute to the formation of collective consciousness and the enhancement of national identity, emphasizing that songs are not just fleeting melodies, but memorable messages that transcend the moment.
Al Shadi: Poetry is the essence of a song and influences its spirit
Dr. Al Shadi paused to reflect on the concept of the national anthem and its evolution over time, emphasizing that poetry is the essence of a musical work and sincere words are what give value and immortality to a melody. He reflected on his extensive experience writing dozens of operettas and national anthems performed by stars from Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and the Arab world, which he said contributed to strengthening the sense of belonging and raising the profile of Saudi songs in the Arab world.
In the evening, the audience interacted with more than 10 national songs from his works, including a performance of “Huna Rijal Abu Fahd” by Arab artist Mohammed Abdou, and other works that embody the organic relationship between words and melodies when expressing the homeland, such as “Bai wa Mad Al Yad Hata Wali Al Ahad” sung by artist Talal Salama.
Creating memories…between message and beauty
The evening discussed the role of the national anthem in creating collective memory, its ability to record major changes and build an image of the homeland in the human mind, as well as highlighting the need to achieve a balance between message and artistic beauty so that the song reaches the audience without becoming direct or rhetorical.
The dialogue also touched on the experience of operetta as a unifying artistic event that integrates emotions and reflects the strength of the Kingdom’s cultural movement, in addition to messages for young poets about the importance of artistic integrity and keeping pace with the transformations that the motherland is undergoing under the Vision 2030 initiative.
Kudos for the quality attendance and the role of this song
The evening saw a notable attendance of intellectuals, artists and enthusiasts, with rich interventions affirming the anthem’s status as a sophisticated art that contributes to social upliftment and the strengthening of cultural identity, while promoting place and memory.
At the end of the evening, the Association’s Chairman, Mohammed Al-Sabi, gave a speech on the “Madeed” program, which supports the non-profit sector and allows cultural associations to present high-quality initiatives that enhance the sense of expression of national identity and enhance aesthetic values. Expressing his gratitude to the represented Committee on Literature, Publications and Translation, he affirmed that Saudi songs, distinguished by their eloquent words, authentic melodies and voices at the top of the hierarchy, have become important in their presence and influence in the Arab world. arabic song.
