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National Aïta Jabalia Arts Festival

A festival in Taounate dedicated to the singing, poetry and rhythms of Morocco’s northern Jbala territories.

Aïta Jabalia performers at the national festival in Taounate

In Taounate, the National Aïta Jabalia Arts Festival highlights a sung tradition rooted in the mountains and collective memory of Jbala communities.

Living musical poetry

Concerts, tributes and discussions bring performers, ensembles and researchers together around Aïta Jabalia repertories and their transmission.

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Latest documented edition

13th National Aïta Jabalia Arts Festival

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