Music
New film from director Izza Génini highlights Andalusian music
2008-10-10
Acclaimed Moroccan director Izza Génini has produced a string of documentaries on how her country's diverse population transcends ethnicity and religion to find common ground. In an exclusive interview with Magharebia, Génini talks about her new film.
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International rai festival begins in Oujda
2008-07-23
The five-day International Festival of Rai Music opened on Tuesday (July 22nd) in the Moroccan town of Oujda, Ansa reports. The event will feature Ma...
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Casa Music festival delights visitors
2008-07-22
The fourth Casa Music festival held from July 17th-20th was a huge success. For four days the festival lit up the night atmosphere of the largest districts of Morocco’s economic capital.
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Joudia Belkabir discusses upcoming album
2008-07-21
Young Moroccan singer Joudia Belkabir, famous for her appearance on Studio 2M, speaks with Magharebia about her career and future plans.
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Casa Music Festival begins in several Moroccan cities
2008-07-18
The Casa Music festival, which kicked off on Thursday (July 17th) will feature over 400 artists and 60 concerts at 12 locations, Ansa reported. In ad...
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DJ Tiesto to perform in Tunisia
2008-07-17
DJ Tiesto, one of the top club disc jockeys in the world, will perform in Tunisia as part of his current world tour, Tunisia Online reported on Wedne...
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Cheb Khaled performs at Morocco's Timitar Festival
2008-07-07
French-Algerian Rai singer Cheb Khaled returned to the Moroccan stage on Saturday (July 5th) for a performance at the Timitar Festival in front of 12...
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Gnawa World Music Festival begins in Morocco
2008-06-27
Under the theme, "a new decade of musical sharing and vibrations", the 11th Gnawa World Music Festival began on Thursday (June 26th) in Essaouira, Mo...
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Moroccan hip-hop group Fnaïre loses member in fatal crash
2008-06-18
The members of Fnaïre were just starting the drive home from Fez after performing at the Sacred Music Festival when a terrible crash claimed the life of Hicham Belqas. Fans and colleagues remember the talented performer as a kind-hearted young man and passionate musician.
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Fes hosts fourteenth World Sacred Music Festival
2008-06-13
Artists and audiences from around the world are gathered in Fez for concerts, workshops and conferences emphasising peace, harmony and inter-faith dialogue at the fourteenth World Sacred Music Festival.
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Algerian singer Cheb Bilal discusses global reach of rai music
2008-06-03
Rai fans fortunate enough to attend this year's Mawazine festival in Morocco were treated to a concert by Algerian singer Cheb Bilal. In a recent interview, the singer spoke with Magharebia about his experience at the festival and about his philosophy on music as a vehicle for social change.
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Tunisia's Nader to compete in Star Academy finals
2008-05-22
Many believe that Nader Quirat of Tunisia has honoured his country with a successful run at the Star Academy Season 5 title in Lebanon. Fans are largely supportive, but wonder whether a Maghreb candidate will be given a fair chance to win.
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Moroccan desert music festival highlights African cultural traditions
2008-05-15
The latest Desert Music Festival in Morocco celebrated the Sahraoui landscape and inter-cultural dialogue.
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Rabat to host June jazz festival
2008-05-12
Rabat will host its thirteenth international jazz festival from June 12th -16th, organisers announced on Saturday (May 10th). The theme of the 2008 e...
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Ninth European cultural festival to start in Algeria
2008-05-08
The Ninth European Cultural Festival kicks off on May 9th and will include a wide range of cultural and artistic activities. Over 100 artists will pa...
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Female rappers win Morocco's first national hip-hop competition
2008-05-07
Ten hip-hop and breakdance groups from across Morocco competed at the Ouf du Bled music festival Saturday in Casablanca. Female rappers Flow Tigresses and breakdance troupe Anti Boys Crew won the final vote.
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Nouakchott to host hip hop festival
2008-05-06
Nouakchott will play host to a two-day hip hop Festival beginning Thursday (May 8th), Pana press reports. Fifteen bands from Mauritania and Senegal w...
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Algeria, Morocco host jazz festivals
2008-05-05
Constantine launched its annual Dimajazz festival on Saturday (May 3rd) with a concert by British band "The One". Musicians from around the world, i...
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Tozeur to kick off first traditional music festival
2008-04-16
The Tunisian town of Tozeur will hold its first traditional music festival, dubbed "African Oriental" on Thursday (April 17th) Bab-el-web reported. N...
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International Festival of Nomad Music begins in Mauritania
2008-04-09
The fourth International Festival of Nomad Music opened Monday (April 7th) in Nouakchott with a performance by Mauritania's Ousmane Guangue. Some 300...
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Morocco marks 1200th anniversary in city of Fez
2008-04-08
A city-wide party in Fez last Saturday drew thousands of Moroccans eager to celebrate twelve centuries of history. Hundreds of musical performers and a visual extravaganza showcased Morocco's cultural diversity.
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Jazz festival rocks Carthage
2008-04-08
The 21-day Jazz in Carthage festival kicked off on Saturday (April 5th) with a dazzling ensemble of international musicians. Performers at this year'...
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The city of Fez celebrates 1200 years of existence in grand style
2008-04-03
Twelve centuries after Morocco's "cultural capital" was founded, the whole country is celebrating Fez. A musical extravaganza this weekend and activities throughout the kingdom are aimed at helping young people become proud of their country's history.
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Maghreb soiree brings Tunisian music festival to a close
2008-04-01
Fans of Tunisian and Maghreb music were treated to performances by some of the region's greats on Sunday, during the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Festival of Tunisian Music. The five-day event offered youngsters a look at the traditional roots of Tunisian song.
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