Festivals
The Amazigh stars have warmed up the sky of Nador
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...
Twiza festival celebrates its seventh edition
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,...
Idir stole the show at the Mawazine Festival
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,...
Fatoum concert in Melilla
Fatoum in concert
Celebrating Ramadan, the Muslims of Melilla have celebrated a cultural event last week. This event included Music, debates and other activities. Fatoum was one of the invited artists to enrich the program of this festival.
Fatoum performed in la Plaza de las Cuatro Culturas on friday the 20th of August 2010. The concert attracted a crowd from all regions of Melilla including Rifians and Spanish residents. Her concert was much appreciated...
6th Mediterranean Festival of Al Hoceima
Al Hoceima Festival 2010
The sixth Mediterranean Festival of Al Hoceima, organized by the Association Rif for Solidarity and Development (ARID), was held from 26 to 31 July, under the theme of “Peoples Communion, Dialogue of Cultures”.
The announcement was made at a press briefing held on Saturday in Al Hoceima and dedicated to presenting the program of this cultural and artistic festival which has become a key event at the regional and...
Twiza Festival celebrates its 6th edition
Twiza Festival of Tangier
The Mediterranean Festival of Amazigh Culture in Tangier celebrates its sixth edition this year. It is an event, which, since its creation in 2005 by the Association of Touiza in Tangier, seeks to strengthen and enrich the cultural and artistic scene of this city.
This cultural event organized by the Foundation of the Mediterranean Festival of Amazigh Culture in Tangier decided to adopt a new name for this festival, which...
Tinariwen performs at 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Kick-off Concert
Tinariwen FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration Concert 2010
Tinariwen is a band from Mali who appeared at the 2010 Word Cup Opening Ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa. Performing on the night the band were given an impressive nine minute slot. Playing their blend of Mali Blues it is best to watch the video for yourself and make your own decision.
Tinariwen represented North Africa and their home country of Mali by performing at the 2010 World...
Tifyur gave a successful concert in Melilla
Tifyur
Association “Imazighen de Melilla” celebrated Asugas Amaynu from the 15th to the 23rd of January. The event included several activities ranging from Theater, Exposition and Music. The theater group Assam from Nador performed its famous Play “Thaziri Thamiri”, which is realized by Farouk Aznabet, in the 15th of January 2010. The artist Siham from Nador was also present with her artistic works, which endured for a whole week....
Idir & Imetlaa in concert in Brussels
Idir & Imetlaa in concert in Brussels
Idir and Imetlaa alongside with Tarwa n Chikh Mohand and the pioneer of the Rifian Music El Walid Mimoun are going to give a unique concert in Brussels on the 20th of November, 2009. On the same day there will be a debate about the Amazigh identity, which will be moderated by the journalist Labib Fahmy. The debate will be enriched by the participation of Idir, Abderrahman EL Aissati (Tilburg University) and...
Amazigh Festival Amersfoort 2009
Amazigh Festival Amersfoort 2009
This year Amersfoort celebrates its 750th birthday with many festivities all over the city. Stichting Tawiza is a Moroccan organization dedicated to contribute to the cultural life of Amersfoort. The Amazigh Festival will take place from October 2 to 31 in the city center.
Amongst the population of Amersfoort, there is a sizable community of Moroccan descent. Since the 1960s, this community has actively shaped the...