The year of the strong comeback

On 16 and 17 May, the public of the blue city will welcome a selection of renowned artists from here and elsewhere, all styles combined. From the Algerian raï singer Faudel to the Moroccan soul music diva Oum, via the Gnaoui maâlem and jazz enthusiast Majid Bekkas, the carnival rhythms of Sambatuc, the show "Rallumer les étoiles, Kan ya makan" by Fatym Layachi, among other surprises, the programme for this edition aims to be eclectic, rich and diversified. Like an apple that one bites into with full teeth, this edition marks the strong return of the Alegria festival, with the same spirit and the same challenge: to offer festival-goers a mind-blowing musical journey. Without borders. But, beyond the atmosphere that already promises to be feverish, the challenge for the organisers is significant. It is first of all a question of consolidating the achievements of previous editions. Then, i…