The exceptional lineup for the 16th Jazzablanca, which runs from June 22 to June 24, was just revealed last week, but that didn’t stop tickets from almost selling out in January despite no one knowing who would be performing.
The bewitching blues-rock of Beth Hart, the eccentric pop of Mika, the ancestral music of West Africa with the queen of the Gambian kora Sona Jobarteh, the jazz-funk electro of Kamaal Williams, Moroccan jazz with oriental accents from the quartet of Ismail Sentissi and the afro-funk of Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, so many musical styles and genres will delight the public under the city’s starry nights.
Jazzablanca, which the public has eagerly anticipated for a long time, is now a must-see event on the Kingdom’s cultural calendar.
The “Blind Pass,” which was introduced in mid-January 2023 (Pass at a discounted rate for the 3 days of the festival without knowing the program), is sold out, a sign of the public’s unwavering support for the event.
The iconic Mika, famed for his flamboyant songs and energetic performances, will be performing on the 24 at Casa Anfa. Coming from many backgrounds, including Lebanese American and British heritage with a dash of French influence, his show isn’t one to miss.
Opening the event will be Sona Jabarteh on the 22, with Kamaal Williams performing on the same day.
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Sekondi Band from Ghana will be performing on the second day, with the Moroccan Ismail Sentissi, and the legendary Beth Hart.
On the last day, Mika will wrap up the rich musical celebration in the city of Casablanca.
With the announcement of the first lineup of the program this weekend, phase 1 of the remaining ticket selling started.
Jazzablanca has been announcing its annual call for applications for young Moroccan talents / Moroccan citizens for the past 6 editions.
Hence, the festival affirms its strategy for elevating up-and-coming performers from the Moroccan scene through promotion, distribution, and support.
The winning teams will have the chance to perform on the BMCI Stage, the festival’s main stage, and at the Place des Nations-Unies under professional lighting and sound.
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