Nostalgia at heart with Izenzaren

The invitation of Izenzaren to the Mawazine Festival was an opportunity to draw a large audience that still remembers the glory days of this group created just after that of Nass El Ghiwane. It was in a way the twin sister of the latter with practically the same instruments and the same tones. The only difference lies in the Amazigh language through which Izenzaren communicates with its fans. "At the beginning, we were encouraged by Omar Essayed who gave us an opportunity to appear, helped us, also, to record and to participate in festivals. Izenzaren and Nass El Ghiwane formed, back in the day, the same family," underlines Abdelhadi, leader and banjo player of the group.Izenzaren is known for a warm and sincere music that transmits a culture and a heritage dear to the Amazigh people. Hence the influx of all those who needed to share these nostalgic moments with this iconic group of Ama…