Ragheb Alama Delighted by Moroccan Debut at Timitar Festival, Sees Gen Z Embracing Classic Hits

Lebanese artist Ragheb Alama shared his excitement about his debut performance at the "Timitar" festival in Agadir, Morocco, a long-awaited opportunity to connect with the Moroccan audience. Alama described the Moroccan public as "beloved" and expressed his hope that the kingdom will continue to host vibrant artistic festivals.

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The Lebanese artist expressed his happiness at participating for the first time in the "Timitar" festival, stressing that he had been waiting for this opportunity for years to meet the Moroccan public in Agadir, whom he described as "beloved."

Alama noted a resurgence of interest in his older songs, with his classic hits topping social media trends. He attributes this phenomenon to the engagement of the "Gen Z" audience, suggesting a growing yearning for authentic and well-crafted music. This trend has led him to consider organizing future concerts dedicated entirely to his older repertoire, with a potential launch in Morocco, or possibly Beirut or Cairo, given their cultural significance.

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Regarding the possibility of presenting joint works with stars of the new generation, the Lebanese artist explained that he does not have any reservations about collaborating with any artist, indicating that the primary criterion for him is the quality of the song and its harmony with the voice of the collaborator.

When discussing potential collaborations with emerging artists, Alama stressed that his main criterion is the quality of the song and its compatibility with his vocal style. He remains open to working with various artists, provided the right concept and musical synergy are present. He believes that the enduring success of his songs, some released decades ago, stems from the meticulous attention to detail his generation paid to every aspect of musical production, from lyrics and melodies to arrangement.

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Ragheb Alama considered that the strong return of his old songs to the forefront of social media platforms and topping the "trend" is due to the interaction of the new generation with his classic works, which reflects a growing nostalgia for authentic songs.

This dedication to quality, Alama explained, is why songs from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s continue to resonate with diverse generations, particularly Gen Z. He expressed surprise and delight at seeing young fans who were not yet born when his music was released attending his concerts and knowing his songs. Alama concluded his remarks with a brief message to his Moroccan fans: "May God bless you," expressing gratitude for the warm reception he has received in the kingdom.

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He added that the current musical scene witnesses the spread of works that achieve wide success despite their lack, in his view, of clarity in terms of lyrics or artistic identity.