Doha:Katara's Cultural Village concluded its 10th European Jazz Festival on Saturday with a remarkable musical event that fused Maltese jazz and Spanish flamenco, captivating a large audience.

According to Qatar News Agency, the evening commenced with a performance by Maltese guitarist Sandro Zerafa and French pianist Noe Huchard. Their music was inspired by the album Limestone, reflecting Malta's natural scenery and ambiance.

The Spanish project Wamla, directed by flautist and composer Clara Gallardo, also graced the stage, featuring several musicians and flamenco dancer Alejandra Moreno. Their performance integrated jazz with Spanish rhythms and flamenco dance.

The festival, which spanned four days, included performances from Italy, Hungary, and Finland on Friday evening, with artists such as Cristina Zavalloni, the band Noimo, and the duo Pekka Pylkkanen and Igor Agrich.

Katara's waterfront hosted open-air musical evenings with participation from nine European countries France, Austria, Germany, Cyprus, Italy, Hungary, Finland, Malta, and Spain. The Qatar Music Academy was also involved, starting the festival with a performance that merged jazz and Arabic melodies.

The event, which saw strong audience turnout, was organized in collaboration with the Qatar Music Academy, underscoring the festival's role as a platform for artistic exchange and fostering cultural connections.