Morocco: The Big Three of Moroccan ’70s and ’80s Music
[Afropop] In the 1970s and ’80s, three groups dominated the musical scene of Morocco: Nass al-Ghiwane, Jil Jilala and Lamchahab. Manned by five explosive talents, Lamchahab was arguably the most prominent of the three, entrancing North Africans with mo…
Morocco: Rock Art and Tomb Discoveries in Morocco Reveal Ancient Connections to the Wider World
[The Conversation Africa] When people think of ancient burials in North Africa, they often picture Egypt’s pyramids and monuments. But new discoveries show that north-western Africa also has a deep and fascinating prehistoric past.
Morocco: Bab L’bluz Returns to America
[Afropop] Bab l’Bluz has been the brainchild of French musician Brice Bottin and Moroccan musician Yousra Mansoor since they first met in 2016 as part of a music collective in Morocco that was combining modern jazz and traditional Gnawa music. The duo …
Africa: Weaving Heritage and Innovation – ‘The Soul of a Rug’ Exhibition at Bahia Palace
[Art Africa] Experience the artistry of Taznakht’s weavers through immersive VR and a unique blend of tradition and contemporary design.
Algeria: French Culture Minister’s ‘Historic’ Visit to Western Sahara Angers Algeria
[RFI] France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati became on Monday the first French official to make a formal visit to the Western Sahara, a sign of Paris’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory. For Algeria, which defends claims f…
Morocco: Morocco’s Government Committed to Implementing Amazigh As Official Language – Govt Chief
[MAP] Agadir — Morocco’s government is committed to strengthening the implementation of Amazigh as an official language, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, said on Sunday in Agadir.
Liberia: Liberia’s Finest Set for Visa for Music Festival 2024 in Morocco
[Liberian Observer] — With the lineup produced by BE100Africa, “we know it will be an unforgettable experience, full of energy and cultural pride,” says VFM Liberia Ambassador Louise Siaway.
Morocco: Morocco, France Discuss Boosting Cultural Cooperation
[MAP] Paris — Strengthening cultural cooperation between Morocco and France was the focus of a working session held Wednesday in Paris between the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, and his French peer Rachida Dati.
Morocco: Deborah Kapchan On the Gnawa of Morocco
[Afropop] Deborah Kapchan is a professor of Performance Studies at New York University, and the principle voice for Afropop Worldwide’s Hip Deep program, Traveling Spirit Masters: The Gnawa of Morocco. Professor Kapchan has been doing research in Moroc…
Morocco: The Lure and Lore of Gnawa
[Afropop] The Gnawa musical healers of Morocco are a perennial fascination within the broad tableau of the Afropop story. They bring together potent themes–slavery and its legacy of displacement and diaspora, music that induces trance and even spirit …