The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has announced a new addition to its Master of Crafts and Craftsmanship Calendar, featuring two nights of musical performances by multi-instrumentalist, live artist, and producer, Ashraf Moawad, also known as Ash. The event is scheduled for July 4th and 5th and will take place at Mystique Garden and EAU Bar, respectively. Ash is known for his captivating live sessions in unique locations and is one of Spotify’s most-played artists.

Ash was born in Cairo and is now based in Montreal. He has over 700 million streams on digital platforms, playing instruments like the guitar, saxophone, keyboard, drums, and synthesizers in real-time. He blends music from his Egyptian and French roots with electronic music, creating a unique sound. Ash has performed in several locations worldwide, including Montreal’s Mount Royal, the White Desert in Egypt, and Akyaka in Turkey. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands will be his first performance in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ash’s most recognized track, “Mosaïque,” inspired by Middle Eastern sounds, has over 100 million streams and counting. He has also created “Dystopia” for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, which aims to raise awareness about the fragility of our oceans through music. Ash has been featured on the cover of DJ Mag, Billboard Italia, VOGUE Italia, MixMag Turkey, and continues to release tracks that garner worldwide attention, including his debut EP, “About Life.”

Guests at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands will have the opportunity to experience an unforgettable evening of spontaneous music and immersive performances by Ash. On July 4th, Ash will perform a Sunset “Nomad Session” at Mystique Garden, which will introduce guests to his musical genre. The following day, on July 5th, Ash will perform a 75-minute sunset performance featuring never-before-released tracks, while floating on an over-water stage above the resort’s circular infinity pool at EAU Bar.