On the third night of Jazzablanca, a vibrant crowd gathered for an electrifying lineup featuring Caravan Palace and the Black Eyed Peas. From Nubya Garcia’s powerful saxophone set to a confetti-filled finale with will.i.am draped in the Moroccan flag, the night was a celebration of rhythm, energy, and connection.
The second night of Jazzablanca lit up Casablanca with standout performances by Brazilian icon Seu Jorge and funk legends Kool & The Gang, who brought samba, bossa nova, and decades of soul-funk energy to the stage. From guitar magic to trumpet solos and confetti showers, the crowd danced, sang, and celebrated a night to remember.
Jazzablanca kicked off its 18th edition with a lively opening day on Thursday at Anfa Park, where music lovers soaked in the warm ambiance of food stalls, chill-out zones, and a vibrant creators’ market. The first night of the ten-day celebration wrapped up in spectacular fashion with British soul icon Seal headlining the main stage, following captivating performances by Hindi Zahra and Cuban jazz ensemble El Comité.
In the city of Essaouira, where the scent of the sea blends with the rhythm of music, a young Moroccan has redefined the meaning of free art. Abderrahman Elebbar, who traveled the world in search of himself, returned to turn the pavement into a stage, the street into a festival, and rhythms into life. His story is not just a journey, it’s the biography of an artist who defied limits and redefined success beyond walls.