In a new international cultural milestone for the Bahrain, Qalali Folk Band has been awarded the 2025 Aga Khan Music Awards, in recognition of its distinguished contribution to preserving Bahrain’s authentic maritime musical traditions and its unique artistic style rooted in the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
The official announcement was issued by the Aga Khan Music Awards Committee, under the patronage of Prince Rahim Aga Khan, revealing 11 laureates for this year’s edition. The winners represent leading musicians and artists from across the globe, with particular praise extended to the legacy of Qalali Folk Band and its role in elevating Bahrain’s musical identity on the international stage.
Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities president Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said: “This remarkable achievement, recognised internationally, is more than a global honour for Qalali Folk Band, it is a reaffirmation of the depth and richness of Bahrain’s folk heritage and its enduring cultural presence.”
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