6/18/11
New festival List of Festival in Tunisia
- Festival of Mediterranean guitar - Tunis (February)
- Festival International of instrumental music - Tunis - (February)
- Festival of Tunisian Music - Tunis (March)
- Festival Matmata - Matmata (March)
- A Capella international music festival - Tunis - (April)
- Tozeur tradicional Festival of musical theatre - Tozeur - (April/ May)
- Festival Oriljazz (April)
- Festival "Tozeur, oriental, African" (April)
- Festival international of spring- Sbeitla (April)
- festival of Arabic poetry - Tozeur - (April)
- Festival of Jazz in Carthage - Gammarth (April)
- Coregrafic summit of dance in Carthage - Tunis (May)
- Khamsa holidays & Dance - Tunis (June)
- E-Fest festival of Music & electronic culture - Tunis (June)
- International Festival of Jazz - Tabarka (June/ July)
- Falconry Festival - Hauaria (June)
- Festival of plastic arts - Mahres, Sfax (June/ August)
- Festival International of traditional Arabic music - Jenduba (July)
- Tabarka Jazz festival (مهرجان طبرقة للجاز) Kebili music- Tabarka (July)
- International Festival of Music Symfonica de El-Jem - Nabel (July/ August)
- International Festival of Dance in Hammamet - theatre y música - Hammamet (July/ August)
- Yasmine Hammame tFestival - Hammamet (July)
- Hourse Festival - Sidi Bouzid Meknassy (July)
- Festival International of Carthage - Tunis (July/ August)
- Festival International of Hammamet - Hammamet (July/ August)
- Festival International of Susa - Susa - (July/ August)
- Ulysse Festival - Djerba (July/ August)
- Festival International of Testur Music Maluf Testour, Béja (July)
- Festival International of Bizerte - Bizerta - (July/ August)
- Festival International of Dugga - Dugga (July/ August)
- Festival of Carthage Byrsa - art - Carthage - (July/ September)
- Medina festival - dance & Music - Tunis - (August/ September)
- Marsa by night- Marsa, Tunis (August/ September)
- Musical October Festival of Carthage - Tunis - (October)
- Musiqat, International Festival of music - Bu Sidi Said (October)
- Sahara Festival in Douz - Douz (November)
- Oasis Festival - Tozeur (November)
- Dance Techno House Festival, Music - Tunis (December)
- International Festival of Sahara in Douz - Dance, theatre, music - Mahdia, Douz (December)
- InternacionalFestival Tozeur Oasis (المهرجان الدولي للواحات بتوزر) Dance, Music - Tozeur (December)
- Techno House festival - Gammarth (December)
- Dar Sebastian lyric art festival - music lyric (December)
- Latin Caravan Festival - Tozeur (December)
- subsaharian tradicional - Festival - Douz (December)
- Festival of Medina - Tunis (Ramadan)
8/20/09
Khouribga festival honours African cinema
The Khouribga African film festival, which has earned an international reputation by showcasing works by the continent's filmmakers, opened Saturday (July 18th). Artists from various African countries gathered at the Moroccan host city to mark the 12th edition of the event with discussions covering everything from film piracy to promotions.
The chair of the film festival foundation, Noureddine Sail, said that he hoped to see Khouribga become a centre for African cinema, "by drawing from [a] rich repertoire and presenting works by talented proven film-makers".
The 12 films up for consideration have been painstakingly chosen, he added, even though their number remains modest in comparison to Africa's total film output. Sail cited the examples of Egypt, which produces 35 films a year, South Africa (15 films), and Morocco (between 15 and 18).
The festival, which runs through July 25th, offers a venue for fruitful exchange between African filmmakers. Moroccan director Daoud Oulad Sayed said the event offers a convivial setting for artists from different countries to bring themselves up to date on African cinema.
"This is a good opportunity to get a clearer idea of how good African films are, and to engage in serious discussions with a view to promoting the sector," said Moroccan actress Houda Sedki.
Tunisian director Khaled Ghorbal agreed, noting that African filmmakers need such opportunities to exchange points of view and discuss the issues they face.
The festival opened with a screening of the documentary "Mère Bi" by Senegalese director Ousmane William Mbaye, which was produced in homage to his mother Annette Mbaye from Erneville. This woman of letters, who founded a periodical devoted to film, has become an icon for the rights of women in Africa.
Ivorian director Timité Bassori, one of the pioneers of African cinema, also was honoured. "His films will live on in the annals of film-making," said the chair of the jury, Mauritanian director Abderrahmane Sissako.
In addition to the screenings, the organizers set up round-table discussions to debate issues associated with the sector.
On July 19th, a meeting about "Piracy and the Cinema" brought together filmmakers and Moroccan officials. Government spokesman and Communications Minister Khalid Naciri said that in Morocco, the final stages of work were under way to ensure greater coordination in the fight against piracy and forgery. Naciri added that a strategy had been put in place to boost participation by the various players concerned and to apply the full range of legal measures available, particularly through unannounced raids.
Many Khouribga residents expressed pleasure at hosting the event in their city.
"We're proud of this festival… It's an opportunity for the locals to find out about the development of film-making in Africa," said student Hicham Mardi.
The chair of the film festival foundation, Noureddine Sail, said that he hoped to see Khouribga become a centre for African cinema, "by drawing from [a] rich repertoire and presenting works by talented proven film-makers".
The 12 films up for consideration have been painstakingly chosen, he added, even though their number remains modest in comparison to Africa's total film output. Sail cited the examples of Egypt, which produces 35 films a year, South Africa (15 films), and Morocco (between 15 and 18).
The festival, which runs through July 25th, offers a venue for fruitful exchange between African filmmakers. Moroccan director Daoud Oulad Sayed said the event offers a convivial setting for artists from different countries to bring themselves up to date on African cinema.
"This is a good opportunity to get a clearer idea of how good African films are, and to engage in serious discussions with a view to promoting the sector," said Moroccan actress Houda Sedki.
Tunisian director Khaled Ghorbal agreed, noting that African filmmakers need such opportunities to exchange points of view and discuss the issues they face.
The festival opened with a screening of the documentary "Mère Bi" by Senegalese director Ousmane William Mbaye, which was produced in homage to his mother Annette Mbaye from Erneville. This woman of letters, who founded a periodical devoted to film, has become an icon for the rights of women in Africa.
Ivorian director Timité Bassori, one of the pioneers of African cinema, also was honoured. "His films will live on in the annals of film-making," said the chair of the jury, Mauritanian director Abderrahmane Sissako.
In addition to the screenings, the organizers set up round-table discussions to debate issues associated with the sector.
On July 19th, a meeting about "Piracy and the Cinema" brought together filmmakers and Moroccan officials. Government spokesman and Communications Minister Khalid Naciri said that in Morocco, the final stages of work were under way to ensure greater coordination in the fight against piracy and forgery. Naciri added that a strategy had been put in place to boost participation by the various players concerned and to apply the full range of legal measures available, particularly through unannounced raids.
Many Khouribga residents expressed pleasure at hosting the event in their city.
"We're proud of this festival… It's an opportunity for the locals to find out about the development of film-making in Africa," said student Hicham Mardi.
Oujda hosts third international rai festival
Thousands of Moroccan rai fans gathered from Thursday through Saturday (July 25th) for a three-day international music event in Oujda, the capital of Morocco's Oriental region. Big-name Maghreb rai singers Rachid Berriah, Bilal, Reda Taliani, Cheba Zehouania, Mohamed Lamine and others captivated large audiences of dedicated rai enthusiasts.
The event, which featured both traditional Moroccan folk music and modern songs, aimed to bring together international rai stars and also establish a reputation as one of Morocco's top arts spectaculars, festival director Farid Chourak told Magharebia.
"It's a landmark event for musicians," said frequent participant Rachid Berriah. The well-known artist said the Oujda international festival was an opportunity for singers to meet and promote rai music.
Mohamed Lamine agreed, saying that he felt fortunate to be taking part in such a high-profile event alongside so many established singers.
The festival was founded in 2007 to help rai music take hold in the region and open it up to the influence of other musical genres. "We're trying to reflect the plural heritage of Morocco by opening up the musical culture of the Oriental Region," organisers explained.
The Oujda rai celebration has proved to be a financial boon to the region.
"The festival puts the spotlight on our city's development and boosts tourism and local investment," noted local teacher Nadia Hajri.
High-calibre performers lit up the evenings during the festival. The elegant Latifa Raafat, a first-time participant to the festival, got the event under way with her well-known songs. The audience sang along in unison.
"The event has attracted more than 700,000 people. That's a dream for any artist," Raafat said with joy. To the delight of spectators, Raafat sang a duet with Lamine that blended modern Moroccan music with rai.
Ahmed, a young IT worker from Nador, said the event could not be missed, as it was an opportunity to come face-to-face with rai musicians.
"Rai is best enjoyed live," he said, dancing along to Lamine's music.
The event, which featured both traditional Moroccan folk music and modern songs, aimed to bring together international rai stars and also establish a reputation as one of Morocco's top arts spectaculars, festival director Farid Chourak told Magharebia.
"It's a landmark event for musicians," said frequent participant Rachid Berriah. The well-known artist said the Oujda international festival was an opportunity for singers to meet and promote rai music.
Mohamed Lamine agreed, saying that he felt fortunate to be taking part in such a high-profile event alongside so many established singers.
The festival was founded in 2007 to help rai music take hold in the region and open it up to the influence of other musical genres. "We're trying to reflect the plural heritage of Morocco by opening up the musical culture of the Oriental Region," organisers explained.
The Oujda rai celebration has proved to be a financial boon to the region.
"The festival puts the spotlight on our city's development and boosts tourism and local investment," noted local teacher Nadia Hajri.
High-calibre performers lit up the evenings during the festival. The elegant Latifa Raafat, a first-time participant to the festival, got the event under way with her well-known songs. The audience sang along in unison.
"The event has attracted more than 700,000 people. That's a dream for any artist," Raafat said with joy. To the delight of spectators, Raafat sang a duet with Lamine that blended modern Moroccan music with rai.
Ahmed, a young IT worker from Nador, said the event could not be missed, as it was an opportunity to come face-to-face with rai musicians.
"Rai is best enjoyed live," he said, dancing along to Lamine's music.
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