The republic of Rif (1921-1926). Abdelkarim Al Khattabi It was in September 18th 1921, When the Republic of Rif was created and the Rifian declared their independence from the Spanish occupation in the northern part of Morocco. Abdelkarim Al Khattbi, was the man behind the unification of the Rifian tribes, and the leader of the rifian revolution against the Spanish occupation. The republic was a military and political association of tribes living... 

in this picture, Khalid Izri, Tarek Farih & Noumidia As it was expected, the second edition of the Mediterranean festival of Nador has brought back the warmth to this beautiful Mediterranean city that has been always longing to hug its stars.  Khalid Izri concert has been the most appreciated along with Tarek Farih & Noumidia. What characterized this festival is also the dueto that was performed by Khalid Izri & Tarek Farih. Such initiatives... 

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Imetlaa in concert in Utrecht Imetlaa band is going to perform a live concert in Utrecht (Julianapark ) on the 11th of September 2011. This concert is programmed in the Colored Heart Festival, which is an annual event organized in Utrecht. There are four music bands that are going to participate in this event which are mentioned in the detailed program below. Besides the music there are also several free attractions: climbing wall, bouncy castle,... 

Nador Mediterranean festival 2011 The regional Mediterranean festival association announces the organization of the second edition of Nador Mediterranean festival under the slogan: “Nador in a meeting with the world”. This event will take place from 7 to 10 September, 2011. This edition music scene of the festival is featured by the prominent Amazigh music artists including Khalid Izri, Noumidia, and the laureate of studio 2m Tarik Fareh. Other national... 

Tinariwen Brings Rebellious Rock Back To U.S. Tinariwen, the band of dislocated Saharan nomads pounding out badass desert blues, is preparing to release its fifth full-length album and continue a nomadic lifestyle on a North American tour this fall. The album, Tassili, drops August 30 on Anti- and features the work of TV On The Radio‘s Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline and the horns of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Minus... 

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Union of North African Peoples The meeting of Tangier of North African Amazighs (Berbers), which was held as part of the seventh edition of the TWIZA Festival of Tangier in Morocco, continued late into the night of 23 to 24 July 2011 to give birth to the Union of North African Peoples (UNAP). This organization has unanimously appointed as President Mr Ferhat Mehenni of the Interim Government of Kabylia (Algeria) who will be assisted by Mr Fethi... 

Noumidia Noumidia has released his third album entitled yemma, which is now available in the markets. This album is a product of eight years of hard work. Mohammed El Allouchi, the group founder, said to agraw.com that he is happy to share this album with his fans. Noumidia is an Amazigh music group originating from the Rif, Al Hoceima. It was founded in 1994. Noumidia have released three so far. Their texts are focused on the Amazigh case, identity...