Opening act revealed for Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival

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The first major act has been confirmed for the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival.

Grammy-award winning American musician Miss Lauryn Hill will headline the opening night on February 26, supported by British singer-songwriter, Bruno Major.

The 18th edition of the legendary music fest will take place at Dubai’s Media City Amphitheatre from February 26 to 28 next year.

Tickets for all three dates will go on sale on Wednesday at 8:00 am.

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