Abu Dhabi: Moroccan artists are enchanting attendees from across the UAE with an array of musical pieces during daily performances until Monday, between 3pm and 9pm, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
The music performances, a part of ‘Morocco in Abu Dhabi’, highlight the authenticity of Moroccan music, blending the country’s history and original heritage, and are performed by renowned musicians and artists presenting shows with music styles from across Morocco, including Chefchaouen cultural music, Al Hassani songs, the Art of Malhoun and the Andalusian Tarab, among others, said organisers.
Music is richly spread across the kingdom and many cities are characterised by their own unique styles of music; for instance, Fes is famous for Gharnati (Granada) music, the south is home to several Amazigh bands, and the Meknes region is known for Gnawa and Essaouiran music.
The performances at ‘Morocco in Abu Dhabi’ will include a variety of traditional music from Chefchaouen cultures and Moroccan poetry set to music with Laila Albourak, Aicha Doukali and her Art of Malhoun Band (a masterpiece combination of poetry recital and singing), Al Hassani songs (from the city of Laayoune in the Moroccan Sahara) and Al Qudra dance (one of the most prominent artistic expressions for which the people of the Moroccan desert are famous), Abdullah Al Makhtoubi’s musical pieces and the Andalusian Tarab, as well as Maalem Bakbou and the Gnawa Band, Raisa Tahehit Show and her Amazigh band, Bayane Belayachi and the Gharnati Music Band along with a selection of pieces performed by musicians and bands throughout the day.
‘Morocco in Abu Dhabi’ presents the country’s diverse cultural, artistic and historical activities and antiquity collections to the UAE audience.
