Syrian Artist Al-Shami Praises Morocco's Art Scene at Mawazine Festival
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Syrian artist Al-Shami expressed admiration for Morocco's vibrant art scene and its people's love for music during his first participation in the Mawazine festival.
- He prepared a special song blending Levantine dialect with Moroccan rhythms, reflecting his childhood appreciation for Moroccan music.
- Al-Shami aims to collaborate with Moroccan artists and sees his new contract with Sony Music as a step to promote Arabic music globally.
Syrian artist Al-Shami is making his debut at the Mawazine festival in Morocco, performing alongside Moroccan artist Hatem Ammor. In a press conference, Al-Shami shared his surprise and delight at the Moroccan public's deep appreciation for art and music. He described his initial impression of Morocco as a country that "loves life," inspired by the scenery and the energy of its people.
The first visit to Morocco surprised me with the extent of Moroccans' love for art and music.
Al-Shami has prepared a unique performance for the festival, featuring a song that fuses the Levantine dialect with Moroccan rhythms. This musical blend is a nod to his lifelong fascination with Moroccan music, which he listened to and was influenced by since childhood. He hopes this song will be well-received and mark the beginning of future works inspired by Moroccan musical culture.
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Looking ahead, Al-Shami expressed a strong desire to collaborate with Moroccan artists, acknowledging their significant presence on the Arab and international music scenes. Beyond performing and singing, his artistic endeavors include songwriting and composing, giving him a distinct perspective on song creation. He also highlighted his role in mentoring young talents on "The Voice Kids," including Moroccan participant Zakaria Sabongi, whom he praised for bringing pride to Morocco.
This work will be the opening of my concert in Rabat, and I hope it will be admired by the audience and mark the beginning of a series of future works inspired by Moroccan musical culture.
Al-Shami also shared his excitement about watching the Moroccan national football team's match, declaring himself a fan of the "Lions of the Atlas." He believes the team has consistently represented Arab pride internationally and is confident in their continued success. His recent signing with Sony Music is viewed not just as an achievement but as a responsibility to introduce Arabic music to a broader global audience, signifying that his artistic journey, which began at age fifteen, is still in its early stages.
Collaborating with Moroccan artists is one of my artistic ambitions.
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.