Tunisia’s premiere photography event, Jaou Photo, has unveiled its jampacked program for 2022, and it’s loaded. From exhibitions and film screenings to keynote speeches and live performances, the event, which cut the proverbial ribbon on its sixth edition on Oct. 6 and is running until Oct. 21 in Tunis, is certainly not one to miss. Below, read on for the five exiting shows and performances happening at Jaou Photo 2022 to ink into your little black diary.
Ktyb
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The reclusive Tunisian rapper will take to the stage to perform hits such as Fool and Ananaya in a rare live concert on Oct. 7 at the L’ancienne Bourse du travail.
Yussef Dayes
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Hailing from the UK, the young drummer and producer is one of the breakout musicians from the South London jazz scene. Those who want to listen to the British artist meld Senegalese percussion and 70s funk can head to the L’ancienne Bourse du travail on Oct. 8 for an evening of head-bopping tunes.
Flagranti
The two-hour-long Essia Jaibi-directed play is a beautiful, raw, and honest depiction of the queer struggle. The play tells the story of a young same-sex couple, who after establishing themselves in one of the most upscale neighborhoods of Tunis see their world crumble overnight. It will be performed live to audiences at Cinema Le Rio on Oct. 9.
Felukah
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Born Sara El Messiry, the neo-soulful Egyptian artist who goes by Felukah will hit the stage at the B7L9 Art Station on Oct. 15 to serenade guests with her genre-bending songs. Audiences can expect to hear some of the New York-based artist’s biggest hits such as Ask the Birds in Cairo, Mrs. Smooth, and Say Hi To My Demons.
Godot
Waiting for Godot is a play by Samuel Beckett in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, engage in a variety of discussions and encounters while awaiting the titular Godot, who never arrives. Tunisian comedian Aymen Mejri’s Godot is a silent play (no pun intended) on Beckett’s classic work. In Mejri’s surrealist performance, he puts himself in Godot’s shoes. The play will be performed live on Oct. 15.
