Essaouira, April 3, 2013 (MAP)
The 16th edition of the festival of Gnaoua and the music of the world will be held from 20 to June 23 in Essaouira under the theme: "The magic of music, the power of dialogue and the communion of cultures"
Inspired, as usual, by the land of Africa and embracing the jazz, the program of this 16th edition is a mixture of Moroccan, African and international sounds, said the organizers in a statement.
In addition to Gnaoua masters from different Moroccan cities, the stages of Essaouira will host the stars of African music, including Youssou N'Dour (Senegal), as well as young talents, and world's famous names of Jazz.
Each year, the beautiful city of Essaouira devotes its maze of streets, lovely beaches, and vibrant public squares to music.
The festival provides a platform for exchanges and a meeting point of music and dialogue between foreign artists and the mystical Gnaoua musicians. In this melting-pot of musical fusion, the Gnaoua masters invite players of jazz, pop, rock and contemporary World music to explore new avenues.
Colorful and exciting nights to soothe the spirit, thousands of music lovers swaying to the music in a convivial and intimate atmosphere, this is the city during the Festival.
