Moroccan-Brazilian artist Lala Tamar traces her journey through Moroccan musical traditions, shaped by direct learning with maâlems and a deep connection to Gnawa culture. Blending multiple influences, her music is a personal exploration of identity, heritage, and transmission.
The 27th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival will take place from June 25 to 27, 2026, in Essaouira, bringing together over 400 artists, including 42 maalems. For three days, the city of Alizés transforms into «the beating heart of a musical composition in constant motion».
Moroccan violinist Youness El Khazan reimagines classical masterpieces through Moroccan genres, blending Mozart or Beethoven with Aita, Chaabi, or reggada to show that music is a universal language. Through this fusion, he seeks to reclaim and elevate Moroccan musical identity while pushing it onto a global stage.