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News 19 Jan 2025 2 min read

Casablanca: Grand finale of the 3rd edition of the Moroccan Festival of Andalusian Music

Casablanca: Grand finale of the 3rd edition of the Moroccan Festival of Andalusian Music

A closing evening hosted by the Moroccan intercultural orchestra chaired by master Hamza Amazgar, as well as the Andalusian orchestra of Fez, under the direction of master Mohamed Briouel, accompanied by artists Zainab Afailal and Ahmed Marbouh.

In a statement to the MAP, Fatima Mabchour, founding president of the Moroccan Association for Andalusian Music (AMMA), stressed that the programming of this edition is exceptional in that it brought together artists from here and elsewhere, a vibrant cultural celebration, not only of Andalusian music but also world music.

And to welcome the large presence of music lovers during this edition which highlighted the unifying power of Andalusian music, a heritage that transcends borders and unites hearts.

For his part, the artist Ahmed Marbouh highlighted the importance of this festival in the radiance of Moroccan music and especially Andalusian music.

Organised by the AMMA, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in partnership with Casablanca Events and Animation, the territorial brand Wecasablanca as well as the support of the National Lottery, this festival has, for three evenings, allowed to bring together artists and orchestras, from different regions of the Kingdom and neighbouring countries, all driven by the same desire, namely the celebration of Andalusian music in all its states, a rich and timeless musical heritage as indicated by the theme of this edition "The timeless echoes of Moroccan music: Morocco at the crossroads of cultures".

The 3rd edition of the Moroccan Festival of Andalusian Music (FMMA) closed Saturday evening in Casablanca with a programme of musical performances that celebrate this art with multiple cultural influences.
19 January 2025
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