Rifana - Texsegh Cem After several years of hard work in the dark, RIFANA has finally decided to take the initiative to come into the light with a new album that is full of the Rifian spirit. The choice of every single word in each song and the rhythms of the album “Texsegh cem”  have been wisely chosen by the artist; if that has something to tell it is the dedication of RIFANA for serving the Rifian culture. Rifana is the artistic name that... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

Twiza festival celebrates its seventh edition Twiza Festival has become an annual event that is celebrated in Tangier for seven years. The Foundation of the Mediterranean festival of Tangier has started this experience with a clear & confident objective that is to promote the Amazigh culture as a component of the Moroccan identity. This festival aims also to contribute the integration of the Amazigh culture & in different areas of the city,... 

Nabil Thwiza, Adjun Fusion Nabil Thwiza has recently released his new album Adjun Fusion. “This new album is a product of three years of hard work. I am finally happy that it is ready to share with my fans & friends” Says Nabil Thwiza, the founder of the band. The album consists of eight tracks ranging from Thamja Thamizit, Layhanik, Awid Awid, Ga3 Ga3 and others. Adjun fusion is expected to be available in the market starting next week. Thwiza... 

Idir concert, Mawazine 2011 Legendary Amazigh singer Idir stole the show at the 2011 Festival Mawazine: Rhythms of the World on Friday Thursday evening, May 26 in Rabat, Morocco. Running through his extensive catalog which spans back to the 1970’s,  Idir delighted his Moroccan fans with hits like “Avava Inouva,” “Cfigh,” “Zwit Rwit,” and “Ssendu,” which he dedicates to all the mothers. With thousands of nonstop screaming, jumping,... 

Tahnanait, a rural woman who is always sixty. Short story by Mohamed Handour High in the Atlas Mountains, lives an old Amazigh lady who never knows the true meaning of despondency and depression in spite of her abject poverty and solitary existence. Her real name is Hadda, but people call her Tahnanait. Whatever this word means in Tamazight, whether it is illustrated in the dictionary or not and regardless of its positive or negative meaning, this... 

The Amazigh community hopes that the Moroccan king's promises of reforms will translate into official recognition of their language. For years, Morocco’s Amazigh community pressed for the consitutionalisation of the Amazigh language. King Mohammed VI’s pledge to implement comprehensive reforms instilled hope that their dream might soon come true. In his March 9th speech, the Moroccan sovereign emphasised “the rich, variegated... 

Nabil Thwiza Concert in the Spanish Cultural Institute of Al Hoceima Celebrating the release of his third album, Nabil Thwiza and his band made a concert in the Spanish Cultural Institute of Al Hoceima on the 21st of December 2010. This concert was organized by Thwiza association for music and cultural development. The concert started with a brief presentation of José Luis Lion, the director of students’ activities, who congratulated the association...