Virée classique de l’OSM | Marwan Fakir Explains his Trio’s Blend of Moroccan and Western Music

Interview by Alain Brunet
Genres and styles : Africa / Maghrebi

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From France, the Fakir Trio combines traditional Moroccan melodies with instrumental music updated by jazz and other Western influences. In the second half of the program, Rachid Zeroual and his group, virtuosos of the ney, a wind instrument typical of North Africa, join the host trio to give this encounter the inspiration of gnawa rhythms, hmadcha music and more. Leading the event, violinist and composer Marwan Fakir explains to Alain Brunet and PAN M 360 users how North Africa meets the West.

FAKIR TRIO AND RACHID ZEROUAL’S CONCERT IS TAKING PLACE THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 3PM AT CINQUIEME SALLE DE L A PLACE DES ARTS

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