South of the High Atlas Mountains, and at the gates of the Moroccan Sahara, the fourth edition of an atypical artistic encounter is taking place between two musical worlds, a symbol of the history of our ancestors, based on memories and tangible and intangible heritage. Continents.
Evangelical and Gnawa artistic residency!
Two worlds, two spiritual laments meet, as of April 21, in an atmosphere reminiscent of the greatness and richness of the African continent, a crossroads that welcomes the cultures of the world.
Ouarzazate, the symbolic city visited by tourists from all over the world, due to the many heavenly landscapes and sensory experiences it offers to its visitors; For a week, he immerses himself in the magic of music during an encounter that may seem unlikely.
At the origin of the idea is a woman and a quest.
Organizer, artistic director and singer NAOELE SAORI is also the founder of the 4LINK association.
Passionate about music, Nauel finds her happiness and calm in the gospel, where she excels as a leader, within a choir with the colors of four continents.
Noili grew up far from his native country, Morocco, and seeks to discover, know and understand it through culture and music. Gnaoua music works its magic on the young woman, who soon realizes her dream: to combine these two musical worlds that seem strange, but come from the same matrix, the same conditions and the same complaints.
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In a purely unified approach, Naoel Saouri achieves an unprecedented achievement, by bringing together artists from both worlds, during an artistic residency, at the gates of the Moroccan Sahara, organizing workshops and conferences on the origins of this music and highlighting the artistic potential of the region.
This is how the “Gospel and Gnawa” adventure continues in the footsteps of the songs of the exiles, attracting more and more curious and enthusiastic people.
“I began these residencies to explore my cultural and artistic origins, but also to discover and deepen this clear connection between Gnawa traditions.
And the Bible. I wanted to provide a suitable place to meet and create. “A nourishing slice of life that can be enshrined in the memory of all those involved.” NAOELE SAORI.
Strange program
Mehdi Nasouli, Emmanuel B. Job and Afrosol Gang, Didier Licking, Mr. Blaze and many other young local artists will discover each other for a few days, before they give us, on April 25, a concert in which styles, rhythms, tones and lyrics come together. .
In addition to the rich musical programme, master classes led by big names in gospel and Gnawa music will also be offered.
To recount the effects of the exiles, EVELYNE PELERIN NGO MAA will host readings intended for the general public.
Throughout the week, young artists from the emerging Moroccan scene will be invited to join the residency and benefit from all the sessions.
In addition to the master class, they will be invited to share musical time dedicated to creativity with the artistic team.
Invited groups: Desert Roots and Zigro Band
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Throughout the week, two dialogue artists will don their hats as experienced cultural mediators and lead exchanges between specialists and the curious in order to deepen the discovery of the Gnawa and the Bible:
- Réassi Ouabonzi alias Gangoueus, among other literary bloggers, specialist in African literature and francophone, radio columnist.
- Rachid Sebai, a well-known figure among cultural actors in the French-Moroccan cultural scene, actor, musician, radio and television presenter, coordinator of cultural events of an international scope.
The Gospel and the Gnawa, beyond the simple encounter:
- Promoting synergy between international cultural entities
- Creating a safe area conducive to intercultural dialogue and the meeting of traditions.
- We offer a week of masterclasses, meetings and concerts
- Published a new topic: “When the Gospel and Gnawa meet”
- Allowing emerging artists on the Moroccan scene to benefit from the expertise of a team with an experienced professional career.
- Achievement Create a view/restore that tracks the property and its explorations.
- The artistic residency concluded with a unique cultural event in the heart of Ouarzazate.
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