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News 28 Dec 2012 2 min read

During a tribute in Essaouira: Hassan Mégri: Revolution through arts and culture is very gentle

During a tribute in Essaouira: Hassan Mégri: Revolution through arts and culture is very gentle
What a joy to receive a tribute in Essaouira! A symbol of interculturality, dialogue, and the coexistence of cultures and civilisations, the blue city recently hosted a special meeting: the authenticity of the host and the originality of the guest. Hassan Mégri came to Essaouira with all the artistic legacy of a legendary group that had amazed all Moroccans, as well as music lovers from all over the world. The hospitality of the Marrakech-Tensift region press club was more than commendable. The musician, who could not omit this artistic past—namely the time when the family vibrated to the rhythm of the "Mégri brothers" group—first addressed the role of culture and the arts in change. For him, revolution could be very gentle thanks to artistic and cultural expression. He explained that dialogue and communication are the ideal means to achieve this long-hoped-for change. The artist in thi…

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