Today, H.E. Mr Roberto Pace,
Ambassador, was present for the performance of Ms Nadine Axisa, who became the
first Maltese artist to perform at the Cairo Jazz Festival. Ms Axisa and her
band played several tracks from her albums, Velvet and Il-Ħoss
tal-Għabex. Ms Axisa was supported by Mr Joe Debono (keyboards, piano, bass,
and synth), Mr Oliver Degabriele (double bass and guitars) and Mr Manuel Pulis
(drums). Ambassador Pace also hosted a lunch for the performers, their loved
ones who were present for the gig as well as Maltese resident in Egypt who are
friends with and supporters of the band.
Ambassador Pace was accompanied
by Ms Lina Al Nafouri, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul and their respective
spouses, Ms Bojana Dimitrovska and Mr Mohamad Mamoun Al Nafouri.