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On Friday, there were thousands of spectators braved the rising temperatures to enjoy their favorite stars. Whether at the Palais El Badii and all other scenes the atmosphere was supercharged. Day after day, the festival attracts more and more people. At the Palais El Badii where space was nearly full, the magic played again and again. The scene at the Atlas saw the audience dancing to the sounds of Ahwach Ouarzazate, Marrakech and Gnaouas or catchy melodies that come from the Atlas of Ain Ahidous Orma.
At the Toubkal scene, the Tkitkat Marrakech produced a great show and followed Mengouchi Ahwach Imin Tanout.
The highlight of this third evening was undoubtedly the great performance of the excellent Maâlem El Kasri. Nearly 60,000 spectators attended the concert in an atmosphere inflamed. With a powerful voice and a personality that goes with it, Hamid El Kasri has established himself as a true reference for Gnawa music in Morocco. His lyrics are drawn from folklore and Moroccan Gnawa with titles like "Chorfa", "Bacha Hammo", "Hamdochia" or "Hamouda". Hamid El Kasri is also illustrated with religious nuances in songs he plays with emotion and eloquence.
At the Toubkal scene, the Tkitkat Marrakech produced a great show and followed Mengouchi Ahwach Imin Tanout.
The highlight of this third evening was undoubtedly the great performance of the excellent Maâlem El Kasri. Nearly 60,000 spectators attended the concert in an atmosphere inflamed. With a powerful voice and a personality that goes with it, Hamid El Kasri has established himself as a true reference for Gnawa music in Morocco. His lyrics are drawn from folklore and Moroccan Gnawa with titles like "Chorfa", "Bacha Hammo", "Hamdochia" or "Hamouda". Hamid El Kasri is also illustrated with religious nuances in songs he plays with emotion and eloquence.
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The Drummers from Burundi also drew the crowds. Steeped in ancient tradition, the Drummers of Burundi established in the year 1960 are valued for their spectacular performances.
Coming from an ancient tradition, once initiated from father to son, the drummers of Burundi are the source of the Hutus shepherds dance before the king. Since the 1960s, these artists started to perform in different parts of the world. Today, the drums are no longer sacred or royal. The drummers create their own rhythms and changed their traditional clothing ficus bark for red and white outfits. But they have kept the tradition of deep respect for the drums still regarded as sacred objects.
On Saturday, the celebration continued with a vengeance. Two highlights characterized the evening, first the Stati concert which thrilled audiences with its chaabi rhythms.
Approximately 100 000 people were present at this great concert. Stati lovers could appreciate the quality of singing of their favorite artist.
The Indian troupe's from the Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan made a splash. Colors, rhythms, sounds and choreography were brilliant and the audience called for more.
But first, Oulad Bouazzaoui opened the festivities with their songs of Aita well known in the mid-lovers of this genre.
Coming from an ancient tradition, once initiated from father to son, the drummers of Burundi are the source of the Hutus shepherds dance before the king. Since the 1960s, these artists started to perform in different parts of the world. Today, the drums are no longer sacred or royal. The drummers create their own rhythms and changed their traditional clothing ficus bark for red and white outfits. But they have kept the tradition of deep respect for the drums still regarded as sacred objects.
On Saturday, the celebration continued with a vengeance. Two highlights characterized the evening, first the Stati concert which thrilled audiences with its chaabi rhythms.
Approximately 100 000 people were present at this great concert. Stati lovers could appreciate the quality of singing of their favorite artist.
The Indian troupe's from the Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan made a splash. Colors, rhythms, sounds and choreography were brilliant and the audience called for more.
But first, Oulad Bouazzaoui opened the festivities with their songs of Aita well known in the mid-lovers of this genre.
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