The magic of jazz hovers over Essaouira

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

Heba Press. Technical department

Saturday evening, the socio-cultural space “Dar Souiri” of the Cité des Vents was transformed into a destination for an audience passionate about jazz music, as part of the eighth edition of the “Jazz sous l’arganier” festival (December 27- 29).

During the second evening of the festival, attended by the Advisor of His Majesty the King, the founding president of the Essaouira Mogador Association and other Moroccan and foreign personalities, fans of this type of music were able to enjoy two enjoyable concerts performed brilliantly by exceptional musicians. talents from Morocco and abroad.

The evening began with the show “Jazz In”, presented by the Moroccan Abdel Wahab on the piano, the Spaniard Luis Salto on the violin and the Burkinabé Ruben de Bois on the drums, skillfully mixing jazz rhythms, Andalusian melodies and modern sounds. , creating a unique and immersive musical experience.

Thanks to their careful mastery of their instruments, the musicians were able to create perfect harmony between traditional African sounds and the nuances of modern jazz, transporting the audience into a captivating and vibrant universe.

The audience was also treated to a dazzling performance from the trio of Nguyen Le (harp), Miko Miyazaki (koto) and Prabho Edward, who allowed music lovers to enjoy a sophisticated blend of contemporary jazz and Asian traditions.

This evening ended with the appearance on stage of local and foreign artists and amateurs as part of the “Midnight Jam Sessions”, presenting a moment of spontaneous improvisation where the talents mixed to delight the audience with a musical moment unique, like the city. Winds.

The eighth edition of the “Jazz sous l’arganier” festival, organized by the Essaouira Mogador association, reinforces the status of the City of the Winds as a cultural forum and living laboratory of artistic creativity, where heritage is renewed for better dialogue with the future.

The program of this international musical event includes concerts, workshops and exhibitions to entertain fans of jazz and world music.