The 20th edition of the Gnaoua Festival Música do Mundo will be held from 29 June to 1 July in Essaouira. With the participation of maalems and national and international artists, organizers said on Tuesday in Casablanca.

Organized under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, The A3 agency in partnership with several institutional and private actors. The Gnaoua Festival Essaouira is a musical event among the most prestigious in the world. Built under the emblem of conviviality and the dialogue of cultures. That gave rebirth to the city in search of universality that does not deny its roots. Festival producer Neila Tazi said at a press conference.

The Essaouira Festival is an event with a very special concept. Since it is the phase of unprecedented musical mergers highlighting an ancient popular culture, she said. Noting that these mergers did appeal to the public and also to the artists, who come to give a special experience.
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