Rrways is the Southern Moroccan tradition that unites music, song, poetry and dance. Fatima Tahitit has been a phenomenon in this style for forty years. Tales of Amazigh represents the new generation. with a key role for the characteristic string instrument ribab. ‘Raïssa’ is the master title that Fatima Tihihit was granted for her vocal art. Aside from her singing, she is beloved as an actress in films and series on Moroccan television. She sings in the language of Southern Morocco, like Aziz Ozouss, singer, violinist and ribab player in Tales of Amazigh. He forms the duo together with percussionist Sjahin During, known from Arifa and Namibian Tales.

Credits

Vocals: Raïssa Fatima Tihihit
Music: Tales of Amazigh with
– Aziz Ozouss vocals, violin, ribab
– Sjahin During percussion
– Teun Creemers bas, n’goni, guembri
– Raphael Vanoli gitar

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