Keywords: Music


WeCasablanca Festival: Moroccan Music Draws Nearly 22,000 Spectators

Nearly 22,000 spectators attended the latest edition of the WeCasablanca Festival, held from October 29 to 31, 2026, at Place Rachidi in Casablanca. Organized by Casablanca Events & Animation as part of the Unity Festival celebrations, the event featured three evenings of free concerts celebrating the......

“Bismillah, C’est la lumière”: Francesca Albanese Delivers Message of Solidarity at Macklemore Show

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, appeared alongside American rapper Macklemore during his concert at Paris’s Accor Arena on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Her intervention brought an international......

Samira Said Celebrates Her Son’s Wedding in Rabat With Music and Moroccan Traditions

Moroccan music star Samira Said has celebrated a major family milestone with the wedding of her only son, Shadi, who married a Moroccan woman named Souhaila in Rabat. The celebration took place on Sunday evening, October 25, bringing together family members and guests for an occasion marked by music,......

Ballon d’Or Ceremony in London to Feature French Montana and Jorja Smith

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to combine football’s biggest names with live music, as Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and British singer Jorja Smith prepare to perform at Monday’s event in London. The ceremony will take place at the London Palladium, a renowned theatre......

Marcel Khalife to Headline Tétouan’s 27th International Oud Festival in Morocco

The northern Moroccan city of Tétouan will host the 27th edition of the International Oud Festival from October 29 to 31, 2026, bringing together musicians from Morocco and abroad for three days of performances celebrating the region’s shared musical heritage. Lebanese singer, composer......

Tan-Tan Moussem 2026: Moroccan and Arab Stars to Headline Five Days of Cultural Celebrations

Morocco’s southern city of Tan-Tan is preparing to welcome artists, cultural performers and visitors for the 19th edition of the Tan-Tan Moussem, scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 3, 2026. The five-day event will combine live music with traditional performances and activities......

Visa For Music 2026: Rabat Welcomes Global Music Talent for Its 13th Edition

Morocco’s capital is preparing to become an international meeting point for contemporary music as Visa For Music returns from November 18 to 21, 2026, bringing together artists and industry professionals from Africa, the Middle East and beyond. The 13th edition of the festival and professional......

Bachir Abdou Speaks Out Over Moroccan Arts Institutions’ Silence on Saad Lamjarred Case

Moroccan singer Bachir Abdou has expressed disappointment over what he describes as the lack of solidarity from artistic organizations and professional unions in Morocco, while thanking supporters who have offered prayers and messages of encouragement to his family during a difficult period surrounding......

Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller jacket heads to auction with a $10 million starting price

An iconic black-and-red leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the music video for his landmark hit “Thriller” is set to return to the auction market, with bidding expected to start at $10 million. The jacket will be offered as part of Julien’s Auctions’ Celebrity & Pop......