The Jazz au Chellah Festival made its return to Rabat this week.
From May 10th to 12th, the capital hosted the 26th edition of the festival, organized on the initiative of the European Union (EU), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication.
The event was marked by the participation of talented European and Moroccan artists who performed in the historic Chellah site.
They offered concerts that didn’t feature lyrics; instead, they relied solely on sounds and music, conveying powerful messages such as gratitude for the instruments, appreciation for unnoticed individuals, and a call for peace in a world rife with conflicts.
“The world needed strong messages and tangible actions in favor of peace and understanding between peoples. This is the symbolism we wanted to give to this edition of the Chellah Jazz Festival, which was held at a time of upheaval”, stressed the EU Ambassador to Morocco, Patricia Llombart Cussac, quoted in the press release.
In the eyes of the European diplomat, music was “a perfect illustration of how diversity enhances and enriches dialogue between peoples”.
The atmosphere of this edition brought people and artists together, providing comfort as they felt free to express themselves through their presence and music.
