2024-05-27 09:06:11
Gnaoua and World Music Pageant: 4 inquiries to the Moroccan-Senegalese percussionist drummer, Mokhtar Samba
Essaouira – As a part of his participation within the twenty fourth version of the Gnaoua and World Music pageant in Essaouira, the Moroccan-Senegalese percussionist drummer, Mokhtar Samba, gave an interview to MAP through which he returned to the affect of his origins on his musical model, his view on the way forward for African tradition, his participation within the Essaouira pageant and his recommendation to youthful generations of African artists.
1- How do your Moroccan and Senegalese origins affect your musical model?
As a musician from a twin Moroccan and Senegalese tradition, I can solely be proud of this combine.
Certainly, each international locations give a particularly essential place to music and I’m proud to have been chosen by the Good Lord to hold the torch of this stunning combination.
2- What’s your view on the way forward for African tradition?
Personally, I’m satisfied that the long run is Africa!
Having been born in Morocco, I can solely admire the progress that the Kingdom has made within the area of fifty years and I definitely suppose that this case will probably be generalized on the African stage.
Being a younger continent, Africa affords a variety of views and I feel that due to tradition and music, we can do nice issues.
3- Why did you select the Gnaoua and World Music pageant?
Gnaoua music is a part of my DNA and my participation on this pageant is clear, on condition that I’ve all the time cherished the sound of percussion.
4- Do you’ve got any recommendation to offer to younger African artists?
The perfect recommendation I may give to younger folks is to observe their desires and make them come true. I additionally imagine that everybody is aware of what they must do and that the essential factor is to have a objective to realize.
2024-05-27 09:06:11