On its second evening, Friday, the 3rd edition of the Moroccan Festival of Andalusian Music (FMMA) in Casablanca featured a programme under the sign of diversity with musical groups from here and elsewhere. A blend of Moroccan and Arab music as well as Flamenco, the most famous musical genre in Spain.
This evening, performed before a large number of music lovers, was hosted in the first part by the "Qantara" group, composed of French, Belgian, Spanish, and Moroccan artists, which fuses Andalusian music and Flamenco. A fusion in the colours of the two shores of the Mediterranean, to the great delight of the audience who vibrated to the rhythm of the songs performed.
In the second part of this evening, the artist Mohamed Laâroussi, accompanied by the Mohamed Larbi Lamrabet orchestra, followed with the unforgettable classics of the great master of El-Ala who passed away, Abdessadeq Cheqara (1931-1998).
In a statement to MAP, the artistic director of "Qantara", Kamal Mimouni, said he was very satisfied with this first participation in this Andalusian music festival before an audience won over in advance.
Antonio Seguro, the group's guitarist, also expressed his joy at participating in the festival, noting that the repertoire presented by the group during this evening is a mix of diverse cultures, combining in particular the rhythms of Flamenco and Moroccan music.
For his part, the artist Mohamed Laâroussi, also president of the Moroccan Association of Andalusian and Spiritual Music, highlighted the crucial importance of the Moroccan Festival of Andalusian Music in the meeting between artists from here and elsewhere and especially the preservation of this centuries-old art, a major component of Moroccan culture.
This festival is organised by the Moroccan Association of Andalusian Music (AMMA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, and in partnership with Casablanca Events and Animation, the territorial brand Wecasablanca, as well as the support of the National Lottery.
During three evenings that end this Saturday, artists and orchestras from different regions of the Kingdom and neighbouring countries celebrate Andalusian music in all its forms. This edition highlights the unifying power of Andalusian music, an art with multiple cultural influences and a timeless musical heritage that transcends borders and unites hearts.
This evening, performed before a large number of music lovers, was hosted in the first part by the "Qantara" group, composed of French, Belgian, Spanish, and Moroccan artists, which fuses Andalusian music and Flamenco. A fusion in the colours of the two shores of the Mediterranean, to the great delight of the audience who vibrated to the rhythm of the songs performed.
In the second part of this evening, the artist Mohamed Laâroussi, accompanied by the Mohamed Larbi Lamrabet orchestra, followed with the unforgettable classics of the great master of El-Ala who passed away, Abdessadeq Cheqara (1931-1998).
In a statement to MAP, the artistic director of "Qantara", Kamal Mimouni, said he was very satisfied with this first participation in this Andalusian music festival before an audience won over in advance.
Antonio Seguro, the group's guitarist, also expressed his joy at participating in the festival, noting that the repertoire presented by the group during this evening is a mix of diverse cultures, combining in particular the rhythms of Flamenco and Moroccan music.
For his part, the artist Mohamed Laâroussi, also president of the Moroccan Association of Andalusian and Spiritual Music, highlighted the crucial importance of the Moroccan Festival of Andalusian Music in the meeting between artists from here and elsewhere and especially the preservation of this centuries-old art, a major component of Moroccan culture.
This festival is organised by the Moroccan Association of Andalusian Music (AMMA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, and in partnership with Casablanca Events and Animation, the territorial brand Wecasablanca, as well as the support of the National Lottery.
During three evenings that end this Saturday, artists and orchestras from different regions of the Kingdom and neighbouring countries celebrate Andalusian music in all its forms. This edition highlights the unifying power of Andalusian music, an art with multiple cultural influences and a timeless musical heritage that transcends borders and unites hearts.
Culture vulture
Exhibition
The opening of the "Bahia" exhibition by the painter Karima Di Lena was held on Saturday at the Bahia Palace in Marrakech, offering the public an immersive journey through works imbued with light and emotion.
Composed of several canvases created over the last few years, the "Bahia" exhibition explores the meanders of the unconscious, translating Karima Di Lena's constant artistic quest around emotions and the boundaries of the imagination. Each painting unveils a unique story, inviting visitors to dive into a universe where light becomes language and emotions become matter.
In a statement to MAP, the artist confided that the "Bahia" exhibition is an "invitation to explore inner landscapes, to question the light that illuminates our deepest emotions. Each work is an attempt to capture the evanescence of the thoughts and sensations that cross the mind".
The painter also highlighted the symbolic choice of the Bahia Palace as a setting for her works. "This place, charged with history and soul, seemed to me to be the ideal place to exhibit my creations. The dialogue between the majestic architecture of the palace and my canvases creates a particular resonance, a harmony between the past and the timeless."
The visitors present praised the richness of the compositions and the depth of the themes addressed. The plays of light, subtle contrasts, and abstract forms aroused vivid emotion, reflecting the artistic sensitivity of Karima Di Lena.
This exhibition, open to the public until 18 February, is part of the cultural dynamic of Marrakech, strengthening the city's artistic influence and offering a platform of expression to contemporary talents.
The opening of the "Bahia" exhibition by the painter Karima Di Lena was held on Saturday at the Bahia Palace in Marrakech, offering the public an immersive journey through works imbued with light and emotion.
Composed of several canvases created over the last few years, the "Bahia" exhibition explores the meanders of the unconscious, translating Karima Di Lena's constant artistic quest around emotions and the boundaries of the imagination. Each painting unveils a unique story, inviting visitors to dive into a universe where light becomes language and emotions become matter.
In a statement to MAP, the artist confided that the "Bahia" exhibition is an "invitation to explore inner landscapes, to question the light that illuminates our deepest emotions. Each work is an attempt to capture the evanescence of the thoughts and sensations that cross the mind".
The painter also highlighted the symbolic choice of the Bahia Palace as a setting for her works. "This place, charged with history and soul, seemed to me to be the ideal place to exhibit my creations. The dialogue between the majestic architecture of the palace and my canvases creates a particular resonance, a harmony between the past and the timeless."
The visitors present praised the richness of the compositions and the depth of the themes addressed. The plays of light, subtle contrasts, and abstract forms aroused vivid emotion, reflecting the artistic sensitivity of Karima Di Lena.
This exhibition, open to the public until 18 February, is part of the cultural dynamic of Marrakech, strengthening the city's artistic influence and offering a platform of expression to contemporary talents.
