International Festival of Raj of Oujda: The exquisite and venerable Latifa Raafat opens the ball
Oujda- Exquisite and venerable, the diva of the Moroccan song Latifa Raafat opened Saturday evening at the Theater Mohammed VI the ball of the 10th edition of the International Festival of the Raï of Oujda (FIRO), offering to its music lovers a pleasant A musical moment, punctuated by the warmth of its timbre, the diversity of its repertory and the sympathy of its presence.
The singer, refined in style, has managed to create a contagious energy that gives an immediate impression of delicacy. It has thus sublimated the audience orjdi who has moved en masse to attend its concert, with a view to express with fervor the feelings of admiration and affection that they dedicate to their favorite star.
Subjugated and conquered, the festival-goers who already learned his songs by heart, were in complete osmosis with the diva who did not fail to interpret brilliantly an anthology of his tubes drawn from his rich classical Moroccan repertoire, notably his famous titles, "Walou", "Maghyara", "Kouna W Kentou", "Twahachtek Bezaf" and "Awah Awah".
In keeping with the spirit of the FIRO and its vocation to promote cultural diversity, Latifa Raafat's concert was preceded, in the first part, by a performance by Aïn Beni Mathar's troupe under the Al Houria association. Dressed in white Takchitas (traditional Moroccan costumes) and equipped with bendirs, the women adorned with their most beautiful jewels, made their entrance with jerks accompanied by dances.
The troupe swung back and forth to the sound of an improvised chant. A musical theme that embroiders, a rhythm that takes hold of it immediately, giving it a form and a rigid contexture that the dance makes more flexible.
At a press conference held shortly before her concert, Latifa Raafat expressed her joy at being able to perform for the third time in Oujda in a festival that has managed to stand out, highlighting the place of the Moroccan song that has succeeded To preserve its identity.
Considered to be one of the greatest icons of music in the Arab world, the singer expressed her pride in remaining faithful to the style of the authentic Moroccan song that has established her notoriety on the Arab scene. She has always favored the choice of sincere words and refined melodies, ensuring its authenticity.
Throughout her artistic career, she has worked with great Moroccan musicians such as Abdelati Ammana, Jamal Al Amjad, Mohmoud El Idrissi and Ahmed Alaoui. She has also managed to raise the flag of Moroccan music as well as that of beauty and refinement in all countries of the Maghreb and the Middle East.
Named the new muse of a Swedish cosmetic brand and ambassador beauty, the icon of the Moroccan song offered a performance of magic and finesse, captivating the audience, who long praised, expressing his admiration for the quality of the show.
Native of Kenitra, Latifa has one of the finest discographies of the Moroccan song with titles such as "Donia", "Al Hamdo Li Llah", "Ya Hali Ya Aachrani" or "Ana fi Arek Ya Yama".
The opening ceremony of this festival, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and organized by the Oujda Arts Association, was attended by the president of the Oriental Regional Council, the wali And the Ambassador of India, Dinesh Kuamar Patnaik, and was marked by a special tribute to the President of the EU-Morocco Friendship Group , Gilles Pargneaux.
For eight days, this 10th edition will bring together a wide range of artists of all genres, including big names from the Moroccan and Pan-Arab stage, in addition to internationally renowned stars, offering festival-goers an original, rich and eclectic programming that offers A striking overview of the musical creation Raï, spread on the stage of honor and stage scene Ziri Ibn Atia.
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