Anna El-Khashem live in Bologna

Experience Anna El-Khashem live on November 20th

Anna El-Khashem will perform at the Teatro Auditorium Manzoni in Bologna, Italy on November 20, 2026. El-Khashem is a vocalist and composer known for her work blending Arabic vocal traditions – particularly Egyptian Maqam – with contemporary jazz and electronic music elements. Her compositions frequently incorporate improvisation and explore themes of cultural identity and displacement, often featuring poetic texts in Arabic, English, and occasionally other languages. She typically performs with a diverse ensemble incorporating instruments like oud, ney, percussion, and electronics alongside more conventional jazz instrumentation.

The Teatro Auditorium Manzoni is a significant cultural venue in Bologna, originally constructed as a cinema in 1931 under the Fascist regime as part of the “Opera Nazionale Balilla” initiative for youth recreation. It underwent substantial renovation and expansion between 1998 and 2001, transforming it into a modern multi-purpose space while retaining its original Art Deco facade. The auditorium now hosts a wide range of performances including orchestral concerts, opera, ballet, theatre productions, and contemporary music events. Its acoustics are considered particularly well-suited to chamber music and vocal performances.