Heritage stock inspires singers in Morocco

In recent years, Moroccan heritage and folklore have become a source of inspiration for many young Moroccan artists, who have drawn from the latter in their artistic publications that have adopted various styles, through which they have contributed to enriching the Moroccan cultural and artistic scene.

A group of artists have released songs inspired by Moroccan heritage, through which they have formed a cultural bridge linking the authenticity of the past and the present in a modern format; led by the artist Zakaria Al-Ghafouli, who adopted a special strategy through which he aims to honor the national identity, as he released a group of productions in which he expressed his pride in the Moroccan heritage, whether in terms of music or clothing, such as “Bahera Bahera”, “Moulay Abdullah”, “Bel Sabr”, “Minin Ana” and other traditional songs that he revived.

For his part, the artist Ghani Kabbaj decided to break out of the stereotype of his artistic works and embark on a new journey in the world of Moroccan folk tales, recalling the story of “Aisha Qandisha” which he reformulated with a renewed spirit in a diverse album that combined the modern and traditional styles in an innovative way, with topics ranging from love to longing for authenticity; giving the listener a musical journey that includes a balance between traditional Moroccan melodies and modern tunes that express his personal experience and vision for the future, in addition to expressing the cultural diversity that distinguishes modern Moroccan art.

Moroccan singer Salma Rachid was also keen to employ Moroccan folklore in her new song “Najik Druka,” in which she combined enthusiastic dance tunes with lyrics inspired by the authentic Moroccan dialect, blending Moroccan cultural heritage and artistic modernity in a special form that created harmony between authenticity and youthful spirit.

The video clip is distinguished by its reliance on traditional Moroccan costumes, both women’s and men’s, designed by skilled hands that reflect the richness and cultural diversity of the intangible heritage that Morocco abounds with.

In turn, Nora Fatehi, the Moroccan Bollywood star, chose to blend Indian and Moroccan cultures in the video clip for her new song, the scenes of which were filmed in a group of Moroccan regions on the outskirts of the city of Marrakesh, under the supervision of Moroccan director Abdel Rafie El Abdioui.

Fathi shined in the video clip with modern looks that carry traditional Moroccan touches, in addition to adopting a group of Indian and Amazigh fashions and accessories, in a combination that combined her Moroccan origins to serve as a bridge between different cultures that unite dance music lovers worldwide, and celebrate Moroccan heritage.

The young artist, Manal Benchlikha, was keen to include Moroccan heritage elements in her music videos, highlighting Moroccan wedding traditions through clothing, accessories, food, decor, characters, and customs known among Moroccans.