Part of the 53rd edition of the National Festival of Popular Arts (FNAP), this evening began with a magnificent performance by Nasr Megri, very renowned for his raï style, his powerful voice and his catchy melodies.
An unparalleled show that captivated the festival-goers present from the start of the show, inviting them to experience beautiful moments, and to appreciate, at its true value, the singularity of raï, a style that has evolved throughout the time.
And that’s not all, since this great musical adventure will continue with the appearance on stage of the Reggada troupe, led by the talented Maâlem Hamdi Ramdan. A journey with a different taste that allowed festival-goers to discover up close this dance originating from the Oriental region.
Thus, a group of artists dressed in carefully made and decorated traditional costumes, brilliantly delivered a beautiful musical performance, with movements executed with meticulousness and incredible synchronization, accompanied by vibrant percussion and musical melodies. Al Ghaita.
The atmosphere at the Bahia Palace was therefore so enticing, allowing festival-goers, big and small, men and women, to share beautiful moments with these artists of confirmed talent who, under a burst of cheers and interrupted ovations, knew how to transform the large courtyard of this architectural jewel into a space of jubilation, celebration and communion.
Thus, the combination of sounds and rhythms of raï and reggada gave rise to a unique artistic experience, highlighting the richness and diversity of these musical heritages.
In a statement to MAP on this occasion, Hamdi Ramdan, Mâalem of the Reggada troupe, expressed his pride and great joy at participating in a festival of this scale.
“It is an honor for us to represent Reggada here, in Marrakech, and to share our passion with such a warm audience. The FNAP is an exceptional showcase that allows us to appreciate our traditions and our culture, and we are delighted to contribute to this celebration,” he added.
With majestic, imposing and unique architecture and a radiant history, the Bahia Palace thus served as an ideal setting, offering an enticing, warm and friendly atmosphere, the time to immerse yourself in the heart of a heritage which reflects, as it must, the richness and diversity of the national culture.
Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the wilaya of the Marrakech-Safi region, and several other partners, this edition is distinguished by the development of two performance stages, namely the Place Jemaâ El Fna and Place Jnan El Harti, as well as by the choice for the first time of the Bahia Palace, to organize “Thematic Evenings”.
One of the highlights of this new edition is the organization of an international evening, highlighting Chinese, Indonesian and Moroccan artistic groups, as well as a special segment entitled “Les Nuits des Étoiles”, which makes this year tribute to the artist and composer Nouamane Lahlou.
2024-09-30 02:04:25