Africa in the spotlight in Essaouira

Africa will be in the spotlight during the 17th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, which will be held from 12 to 15 June in Essaouira under the High Patronage of H.M. King Mohammed VI, announced André Azoulay, advisor to H.M. the King and president of the Essaouira Mogador Association, on Wednesday evening in Casablanca. The choice of this theme will allow participants in this event, which reflects the authentic soul of Morocco and which is recognised for its originality and unique atmosphere, to revisit history through a rich and varied musical and artistic programme that Gnawi artists will present with so much beauty and emotion, added Azoulay, during a press conference organised for the presentation of the programme for this edition. "While demonstrating its solidarity with the countries of Africa, Morocco wants to reaffirm its historical African roots," he stressed, rec…