Assala Nasri to perform in Damascus after 15-year absence

Syrian singer Assala Nasri is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Damascus after nearly 15 years, with two concerts scheduled at Al-Fayhaa Hall on September 17 and 19. The events, organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and the Syrian Artists Syndicate, are titled "The Return of Assala."

The highly anticipated comeback has drawn significant attention from Syrian and Arab audiences, reflecting Assala's status as one of Syria's most prominent vocalists, according to the Syrian News Agency.

Background to the long absence

Assala Nasri last performed for a Syrian audience in February 2010, when she held a charity concert at the Damascus Opera House. Following the outbreak of the Syrian uprising in 2011, she publicly supported the protests and calls for freedom, leading to her prolonged absence from Syrian stages.

Her continued absence was a result of her outspoken political stance, which she reiterated on various Arab media platforms.

Concert details and artistic revival

Al-Fayhaa Sports Hall is preparing to host the two concerts, while Assala has stepped up promotion for her return throughout August with various publicity materials. Syrian and Arab media outlets have circulated details and dates for the event.

Assala's return comes amid a surge in cultural and artistic activity in Damascus in recent months, with the capital hosting numerous musical and artistic events at venues such as Damascus Citadel as part of various festivals and cultural programs.