Algiers, the city of pirates
Algiers is a city that has always been able to capture the imagination and passions of many travelers over the centuries. First Phoenician, then Ottoman, the stories of the Algerian…
MC Raï, the Maghreb music revolution
One of the most interesting artists ever of the new Raï music, able to fascinate with melodies and combinations never seen before. MC Raï is a pearl to be enjoyed…
Cheb Bilal and the migrant Raï
Thanks to his raw technique, his greater attention to texts and his history, Cheb Bilal has been confirmed over the years as one of the absolute stars of Raï music…
Cheb Mami, the prince of Raï
Nicknamed "the prince of Raï", Cheb Mami is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most representative artists of the genre, managing to truly convey what Raï is.…
Oran, the city of lions and music
A real "Tortuga of Mediterranean sea"; Oran is a city that over time has been able to fascinate sailors from all over the world, whose experience then poured into the…
Çay, very short introduction
It seemed appropriate to start talking about it also on our website, on the other hand, çay, or tea, is the drink that most unites the Middle East. The Moroccan…
Innov Gnawa, African tradition in NYC
One of the most interesting groups of the moment regarding the international Gnawa scene. Innov Gnawa leave Morocco to conquer New York and the world thanks to their music. Innov…
Dreams of Trespass: Tales of a Harem Girlhood
” Dreams of Trespass: Tales of a Harem Girlhood” by Fatema Mernissi
We end the week dedicated to women, with one of the most important authors in the entire Islamic world. In " Dreams of Trespass: Tales of a Harem Girlhood", Fatema…
One of the protagonists of our playlists
Habib Belk, the new Gnawa music
Habib Belk, like Tinariwen and Mark Eliyahu, represent that traditional music that is finally able to make the leap in quality, remaining true to its history but trying to make…
Maalem Hamid El Kasri
One of the last great masters of gnawa music, Hamid El Kasri brings a style that can unite all of Morocco with its tradition and history Maalem Hamid el Kasri…
