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Tamazight Music from MoroccoGrab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
On June 15th at Littlejohn Park, AZA unites traditional Tamazight (incorrectly labeled “Berber”) music, indigenous to North Africa, with the global influences of its diverse members. With elements of indigenous Moroccan musical styles, including Ahwash, Rwais, and Gnawa – among others – AZA’s stirring performances feature deep, danceable rhythms, intricate melodies, and soaring, soulful vocals. Visually dynamic and engaging performers, AZA has been inspiring international audiences for more than 20 years.
Getting there: This event is bike and and ACTransit friendly!
About AZA:
Founding members Fattah Abbou and Mohamed Aoualou are Imazighen native to Morocco, where they played and studied music for over thirty-five years and are recognized as master musicians. They formed AZA in Santa Cruz, California, after moving to the United States over twenty years ago. The unique exchange between Morocco and Californian musicians has proved potent; AZA has produced four albums of original compositions, and performed at music festivals, clubs, and universities around the United States and abroad.
AZA’s endeavors are not limited to music. The Imazighen, are the indigenous people of North Africa whose recorded history dates back to 3300 years ago. Fattah and Mohamed have always been part of the Amazigh movement and effort to revive a culture that has been marginalized for centuries. Through music and cultural events, AZA continues to inspire awareness in people of all ages about the Amazigh culture, that it may be recognized and appreciated among the indigenous cultures of the world.
2024 Rhythmix in the Parks
Get ready for fun all summer long as Rhythmix and the City of Alameda’s Recreation and Park Department bring people of all ages together to experience and explore music, dance, visual art and educational opportunities through a series of free, family-friendly concerts and festivals in Alameda’s City Parks.
Live Performance Schedule:
Saturday, May 18 – Woodstock Park – Rhonda Benin & Friends
Saturday, June 15 – Littlejohn Park – AZA
Saturday, July 20 – Tillman Park – Sekhou Senegal
Friday, August 16 – Jean Sweeney Park – String & Shadow Puppet Theater (Special Engagement – 6:30pm)
Saturday, September 21 – Chochenyo Park – ‘Round the World Festival
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1422 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
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