Artists and Clips of Andalusian Music
The main centers of Andalusian music in Morocco include Fez, Tangier, and Tetouan. Many of the most prominent Andalousian orchestras are based in these cities. There are conservatories of Andalusian music in Fez (Dar Adayel) and in Tetouan. There are also Andalousian orchestras in Sale, Rabat, Oujda, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Casablanca, and Safi.
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The Andalusian Orchestra of Tangier, lead by the master Ahmed Zaitouni, is one of the most prominent orchestras in Morocco. Ahmed Zaitouni, who also founded the orchestra, is considered to be one of the last living legends of Andalusian music. To the left is a clip of the orchestra performing.
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The Andalusian Orchestra of Fez is also a prominent Andalusian orchestra. It is directed by Mohamed Briouel. To the left is a clip of the orchestra performing the complete third mezin of the nubah Ghribets Hssine.
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Occasionally, several Andalusian orchestras from around Morocco are united to play one large concert, as seen to the left. This is a clip of the Andalusian orchestras of Fes, Rabat, Safi, Salé, and Tetouan performing in Rabat in 2012.
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The non-traditional group al-Andalus, based the US, represents a fusion of traditional Andalusian music with many other musical styles. Listen to a clip of their music to the left.
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The National Broadcast Orchestra of Morocco also performs Andalusian music. Moroccan national TV devotes one hour every day to an Andalusian music performance.