Where: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Amsterdam
1019 BR
Netherlands
Amsterdam
What: Marmoucha Orchestra @ Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
When:
On Friday 16 January, the Marmoucha Orchestra celebrates Amazigh New Year (Yennayer 2976) at the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam, together with Aziz Ozouss, Izedine Al Hoceima and Badr Ouabi. This festive moment forms the backdrop for an evening that highlights the rich and diverse culture of the Imazighen – the Indigenous people of North Africa. Aziz Ozouss & Marmoucha Orchestra – A magical encounter
When Aziz Ozouss and the Marmoucha Orchestra come together, something special happens. Born in Biougra in southern Morocco, Ozouss brings with him the music and poetry of the Amazigh tradition: the ribab, the rhythms and the melodies found between villages and mountains. The Marmoucha Orchestra embraces these sounds and, with great care and respect for their origins, shapes them into new musical landscapes. Their collaboration feels like a dialogue between past and present, between memory and renewal. The result is a sound that is both familiar and surprising, honouring tradition while creating space for new directions.
In celebration of Yennayer 2976, the Amazigh New Year, Aziz Ozouss and the Marmoucha Orchestra take the audience on a journey through southern Morocco, full of rhythm, emotion and freedom. Izedine Al Hoceima – Rif
Izedine Al Hoceima, also known as Izzedine El Hoceima, comes from the city of Al Hoceima in the Rif. He brings izran, a traditional form of Riffian poetry and song, vividly to life. His music centres on emotions and stories drawn from everyday experience. During his performances, Izedine is accompanied by several musicians from the Marmoucha Orchestra, adding depth and intensity to the izran.
This concert marks his first visit to Europe, where he will share his music with the Amazigh diaspora and with new listeners eager to discover the rich traditions of the Rif. Badr Ouabi – Atlas region (concert finale)
Badr Ouabi is a Moroccan singer from the Atlas region, renowned for his masterful command of traditional Atlas music and his vibrant stage presence. He is regarded as one of Morocco’s most promising talents.
For his debut in the Netherlands, he is joined by musicians from the Marmoucha Orchestra. As the evening’s finale, Badr offers an impressive live performance in which the musical traditions of the Atlas come fully into their own. Afterparty – DJ MOUNMONEY
After the concerts, DJ MOUNMONEY invites the audience into the Muziekgebouw’s foyer. As both an actress and DJ, she blends urban, afro and club music with influences from various cultures and her own personal story. For this special occasion, she presents a set that places Amazigh music at the centre, adding her own distinctive twist guaranteed to get the audience dancing. Programme
The Amsterdam programme follows a carefully curated sequence highlighting the diversity of Morocco’s regions and musical traditions:
Aziz Ozouss & Marmoucha Orchestra – Southern Morocco
Izedine Al Hoceima – Rif
Badr Ouabi – Atlas region (concert finale)
DJ MOUNMONEY – foyer afterparty
On Saturday 17 January, we also celebrate Amazigh New Year in The Hague. For the programme at HNT, please visit the websites of Het Nationale Theater and Multicultureel Jongeren Geluid.
The Amazigh New Year’s Concert is supported by the AFK (Amsterdam Fund for the Arts) and by FPK (Fonds Podiumkunsten).
How Much:
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1019 BR
Netherlands
Who: Marmoucha Orchestra
Arabic Music
Marmoucha Orchestra is een powerhouse in muzikale diversiteit: een ensemble van topmuzikanten die moderne stijlen combineren met een veelvoud aan muzikale tradities uit Zuidwest-Azie en Noord-Afrika (de SWANA-regio). Onder leiding van artistiek leider Arin Keshishi brengen zij composities die traditie zowel respecteert als vernieuwt. Met talloze succesvolle projecten heeft het orkest een eigen, herkenbare klank ontwikkeld die wereldwijd de aandacht trekt.