As soon as she entered the stage, the “oriental pearl” captured the attention of her many fans, her powerful voice and unparalleled charisma creating an immediate connection. She performed a wide range of pieces, drawing from the Chaâbithe Aïta and the bewitching melodies of Chgourioffering a controlled performance full of emotion.
Highlight of the evening, Raymonde El Bidaouia invited singer Dalal Barnoussi, whom she hailed as a “rising star of the Moroccan music scene”. Together, they revisited classics by iconic figures such as Mahmoud El Idrissi, Abdelwahab Doukkali and Fathallah Lamghari, awakening deep nostalgia among spectators.
Subsequently, Raymonde and Dalal also invited the legendary Abdelali El Ghaoui. With his charismatic presence and captivating voice, he intensified the atmosphere, already imbued with magic. The trio performed patriotic songs such as Sawt Lhassan et Laâyoune Ayniaarousing a surge of emotion and collective pride, and thus marking the apotheosis of the evening.
Moved by the warmth of the audience, Abdelali El Ghaoui recalled the importance of this festival as a crossroads where generations of artists come together to celebrate Moroccan musical heritage.
The Festival of Andalusias Atlantiques thus asserts itself as a space for reunions and intercultural rapprochement. This 19th edition, organized by the Essaouira-Mogador Association, kept all its promises. A hundred renowned artists and young talents, united by their passion for Andalusian music, have captivated a large audience.
With intimate concerts at the emblematic Dar Souiri space, musical evenings on the large stage set up in the Essaouira sports hall, and morning debate meetings in the Bayt Dakira enclosure, this artistic event succeeded in creating a immersive and multifaceted experience which captivated thousands of festival-goers, making this 19th edition a real success which will go down in the annals of the cultural calendar of the Cité des Alizés.
