Cultural convergence: Saudi artist, US jazz legend unite in an evening of musical exchange

RIYADH: In an evening of musical and cultural exchange, Saudi artist Ahmed Mater hosted an American delegation of musicians featuring jazz legend Herbie Hancock, Manhattan Transfer singer Janis Siegel, and local Saudi artists in his studio in JAX on Monday.

“One of the most important aspects of this visit was the arts. The arts intersect and converge … art such as jazz, contemporary art, visual art, there is a dialogue between them,” Mater told Arab News.RIYADH: In an evening of musical and cultural exchange, Saudi artist Ahmed Mater hosted an American delegation of musicians featuring jazz legend Herbie Hancock, Manhattan Transfer singer Janis Siegel, and local Saudi artists in his studio in JAX on Monday.

“One of the most important aspects of this visit was the arts. The arts intersect and converge … art such as jazz, contemporary art, visual art, there is a dialogue between them,” Mater told Arab News.