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Essaouira's Gnaoua and World Music Festival: 25 Years of Cultural Fusion

In its twenty-fifth year, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival in Essaouira promises to be a true musical celebration. From June 27th to 29th, the city of the Purple Islands will pulsate with African and Western melodies in a whirlwind of emotions and cultural sharing. True to its reputation as a must-attend......

Legendary Moroccan Voice Abdou Cherif Dies Due to Heart Attack

The celebrated Moroccan singer Abdou Cherif, known for his captivating interpretations of Egyptian icon Abdel Halim Hafiz's timeless melodies, has tragically passed away due to a heart attack. The news of his demise has sent shockwaves through the Moroccan music community, leaving fans worldwide......

James Blunt to Light Up Jazzablanca's Night Sky

Casablanca, the pulsating hub of Morocco's cultural vitality, is poised to host an electrifying evening as the revered Jazzablanca festival readies itself to illuminate the city's nocturnal skyline with the soul-stirring melodies of one of Britain's foremost singer-songwriters. On the evening......

Reigniting Rhythms: Mawazine Festival Returns to Enchant Rabat in 2024

After a prolonged hiatus due to the global pandemic, Morocco's premier music extravaganza is poised to reclaim its throne. The iconic Mawazine Festival is gearing up for its triumphant return to Rabat next June, promising to captivate music enthusiasts from both near and far with its unique blend......

Afrobeats Takes Center Stage: New Grammy Category Celebrates African Music

The Recording Academy has introduced a groundbreaking Grammy Award category, "Best African Music Performance," acknowledging the soaring popularity of Afrobeat rhythms worldwide and expanding the horizons of the prestigious music awards. Initially designed to honor American artists and technicians,......

Unpacking Claims of "International Renown" in Arab Music: Nabil El Khalidi's Perspective

Renowned Moroccan composer Nabil El Khalidi has ignited a spirited debate with his contention that neither Samira Said nor Saad Lamjarred can genuinely be considered artists of international renown. Making an appearance on the talk show "Rachid Show" alongside fellow musician Abdelali Anouar,......

The Hypnotic Beats of Morocco's Gnaoua Tradition

Rooted deeply in Morocco's cultural tapestry, the Gnaoua musical tradition reverberates through the centuries as an integral facet of the nation’s rich heritage. The Gnaoua community, stemming from both East and West Africa, forms a distinctive ethnic group of ritual musicians whose history......

Festival Spotlight: Andalusian Music Takes Center Stage

In celebration of Morocco's rich tapestry of diverse civilizations and cultures, the eagerly awaited 2nd edition of the Moroccan Andalusian Music Festival is poised to enthrall audiences at the prestigious Mégarama in Casablanca from January 18th to 20th. This grand event, organized by the......

Essaouira Harmonizes with Eclectic Sounds at Jazz Under the Argan Tree Festival

The rhythmic pulse of Africa and jazz is set to reverberate through Essaouira, Morocco, as the annual Jazz sous l'Arganier (Jazz Under the Argan Tree) festival returns for its seventh edition from December 27-29. Organized by the Essaouira Mogador Association, the festival unfolds in the historic......

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