2024-07-15 12:29:50
From July 18 to 20, 2024, Casablanca will vibrate to the rhythm of rock, urban and fusion music as well as Amazigh, Gnaoui and Aïta music to strengthen the city’s identity on the stages of the Toro space and the Place des Nations Unies, indicates a press release from the organizers.
A cosmopolitan metropolis open to the world, Casablanca supports Casablancan and national talents, highlighting traditional and contemporary artistic effervescence, youth and Casablancans. This year, WeCasablanca promises unforgettable moments of sharing and discovery, assures the same source.
Casablanca, with its open mind and cultural buzz, has always been a breeding ground for avant-garde artistic movements. Rock, in particular, has found a receptive and passionate audience in Casablanca. On July 18, the WeCasablanca festival will host the group Meteor Airlines, a fusion of alternative rock and traditional sounds, which has just received the “Best Artistic Practices Awards” in the Mediterranean region, during the Creact4Med ceremony in Barcelona. As well as the pioneering Moroccan rock group Hoba Hoba Spirit, a precursor of Hayha Music and known for its unique blend of fusion, reggae and traditional Moroccan influences, offering a captivating show that resonates with the soul of Casablanca.
WeCasablanca will also celebrate fusion music and its diverse influences. On July 19, the Toro space will delight all the curious and music lovers by highlighting the overflowing creativity of versatile artists Jubantouja and Mehdi Qamoum. Mixing musical genres, they push back musical and cultural boundaries and captivate their audience with influences of jazz, blues, indie rock, traditional influences and reinvent classical sounds.
WeCasablanca will also delight urban music fans featuring Tagne, a talented artist who has established himself as a headliner of the Moroccan rap scene and Farid Ghannam, known for his unique voice and his taste for transcending the Gnaoua, pop and R&B musical genres. They will put the city of Casablanca in the spotlight and will make the audience dance.
Casablanca residents will also be able to enjoy the rich Amazigh culture with Badr Ouabi, a talented and inspiring musician who combines the world of his Amazigh roots from the Middle Atlas with contemporary forms of expression and Aïcha Tachenouit, a talented Amazigh singer and dancer. Casablanca will celebrate the Amazigh cultural identity and heritage dear to Moroccans. July 18 will be an opportunity to experience an evening of ancestral rhythms and poetic songs of Amazigh culture.
A program dedicated to Gnawa music will be offered to celebrate the sacred songs of this beautiful tradition inscribed on the list of world intangible heritage. Artists such as Asmaa Hamzaoui and Hamid El Kasri embody this Gnawa cultural richness, bringing their unique talents to the modern scene while respecting the deep roots of this Moroccan tradition. The WeCasablanca festival highlights this music that is both spiritual and contemporary, offering the public an immersion in the vibrant soul of Gnawa music.
WeCasablanca also celebrates the tradition and heritage of Aïta, which resonates deeply in Casablanca, where Aïta has been nurtured for a century. There, chikhates and chioukhs reinvent and preserve this art for future generations. Aïta, with its ancestral songs and captivating rhythms, is a living expression of Moroccan popular culture, transmitting stories, emotions and values for generations. Siham El Mesfiouia and Said Senhaji will offer the audience an authentic experience, rich in emotions and poetry.
Electro music fans will be delighted by the performances of DJ Omary, Sound Of Mint and DJ MKA on the Place des Nations Unies stage, respectively on July 18, 19 and 20, as well as by D33P SOUL on the Espace Toro stage on the three nights of the festival. These DJs skillfully fuse traditional and contemporary rhythms to create dynamic and energetic sets. For his part, VJ Kalamour will also offer immersive visual experiences, highlighting all the components of Moroccan cultural identity and drawing inspiration from contemporary digital arts. He can be found on the Espace Toro stage on all three nights of the festival.
The WeCasablanca Festival will offer a series of free concerts on two stages in the heart of the city: the Toro space and the United Nations Square. This year, it promises an immersive and enriching musical experience, celebrating artistic diversity and innovation.
2024-07-15 12:29:50