French Rapper Maitre Gims to Hold Free Concert in Marrakech
Rabat – French-Congolese rapper Gandhi Djuna, commonly known as Maitre Gims, will hold a free concert on December 29 in Jemaa El-Fna square in Marrakech, as part of the first edition of “Stars in the...
View ArticleMaitre Gims Expresses Gratitude to King Mohammed VI Before His Marrakech’s...
Rabat – French-Congolese rapper Gandhi Djuna, commonly known as Maitre Gims has once again expressed his love toward Morocco during his free concert in Marrakech, which he dedicated to his Moroccan...
View ArticleMoroccan Hamza Labyed Wins ‘The Voice Kids’ 2018
Rabat – Moroccan Hamza Labyed has made it and won the title of “The Voice Kids” after winning over Nancy Ajram and Tamer Hosni teams on Saturday evening in the MBC1’s live show. After a great...
View ArticleEgyptian Singer Apologizes for Inappropriately Addressing King Mohammed VI
Rabat – Egyptian Pop singer Essam Karika recently posted a video on his Instagram account in which he praised King Mohammed. His Moroccan followers deemed the song “insulting” to the king due to...
View ArticleMoroccan Jazzman to Release Ahwach Fusion Music Video
Rabat – In his quest to make “new rhythm of the world,” Moroccan composer and saxophonist-turned-jazzman, Abdel Mabrouk will announce the release of his new music video in a press conference on March...
View ArticlePlan Your Trip Now: Marrakech’s Oasis Festival Set for September 2019
Rabat – The popular Oasis Festival in Marrakech has set the dates for its fifth festival for September 13-15, 2019. Tickets are already on sale on the festival’s site. Oasis Festival has become a...
View ArticleMarrakech to Host Marta Pereira da Costa on Portuguese Guitar
By Mohamed Bella Rabat – The Marrakech Directorate of Culture has organized a fado concert to celebrate the Portuguese guitar with Marta Pereira da Costa tonight. Young Portuguese artist Marta Pereira...
View ArticleAmazigh Troupe Theater Global Tour to Launch Monday
Rabat – The Ministry in charge of Moroccans Residing Abroad and Migration is launching an Amazigh (Berber) theater tour throughout the world on Monday. The launching ceremony will take place on Monday...
View ArticleEssaouira Atlantic Andalusia Festival Celebrates Judeo-Arab Shared Culture
Rabat – The Essaouira Atlantic Andalusia Festival will feature Said Belcadi, Sanaa Marahati, Andalucious and Hapiyout, and Haja El Hamdaouia and Raymonde El Bidaouia tonight. The festival, which opened...
View ArticleGerman Pop Band Helgen to Perform in Casablanca and Fez
Rabat – The event is organized by the Rabat-based Goethe Institute, under the auspices of the German foreign affairs ministry. In a press release shared with Morocco World News, the institute...
View ArticleItalian Violin-Voice Duo Tours American Language Centers in Morocco
By Hannah Finnerty Meknes – Clio and Maurice, an Italian voice-violin duo, are making their way around Morocco on their first international tour. Clio Colombo, singer, and Martin Nicastro, violinist,...
View ArticleMoroccan Singer’s Rendition of ‘Unintended’ Amazes the Voice France
Rabat – Moroccan Ismail Chakly performed on the Voice France’s second blind audition day on Saturday, February 16, singing “Unintended” by the British rock band Muse. The 24-year-old singer admirably...
View ArticleMorocco Nominates Gnawa Music for UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List
By Rahma Ouled Cherif Rabat – UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) will consider adding Morocco’s Gnawa music to its ICH list at its 14th...
View ArticleAMDH Accuses HACA of ‘Unbalanced’ Coverage of Enrico Macias Concert
By Rahma Ouled Cherif Rabat – The Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) sent an open letter today confronting Latifa Akharbache, the president of the Supreme Council of Audiovisual Communication...
View ArticleFrom Fez to Fantastic: Mani Manages the World of Music
By Najoua Bejjir Paris – He is a luminary in the world of well-known artists. Among his clients are none other than Rihanna, Akon, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, Sean Paul, Nas, Tyga, and 50 Cent....
View ArticleJazzablanca Festival Calls for Moroccan Performers
By Katya Schwenk Rabat – Jazzablanca Festival is seeking applications from Moroccan artists to perform, organizers said Wednesday. The annual festival showcases jazz and jazz fusion, attracting...
View ArticleNicolas Sarkozy’s Son ‘Mosey’ to DJ at Casablanca Restaurant
Rabat – Pierre Sarkozy, known professionally as Mosey, will come to the dance floor of La Bodega restaurant in Casablanca on March 29. Sarkozy is the oldest son of former French President Nicolas...
View Article2019 Mawazine Festival Adds Marshmello, Maluma, Karol G to Lineup
Rabat – Rabat’s 18th annual Mawazine festival will feature American DJ Marshmello and Colombian reggaeton artists, Karol G and Maluma. Marshmello is most well-known for his high-profile collaborations...
View ArticleOver 30 Orchestras to Perform at 24th Andalusian Music Festival in Fez
Rabat – The 24th annual Andalusian Music Festival will take place in the old city of Fez from April 6 to 13. The festival is organized by a partnership between the municipality of Fez and the...
View ArticleMoroccan-Dutch Hind Laroussi Talks Dance Hit ‘Lost,’ Moroccan Roots
By Najoua Bijjir Rabat – In 2003 Moroccan-Dutch musician Hind Laroussi first became known when she attended the Dutch music competition series Idols, where she reached the semi-finals. Later that year,...
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