Mehdi Nassouli & Marmoucha Orchestra - Ignawi Folla - LIVE at Theater De Lieve Vrouw Amersfoort 2025

Let yourself be carried away with Sonic Bridges, a groundbreaking concert in which the Marmoucha Orchestra and Moroccan guembri master Mehdi Nassouli join forces. Fiery gnawa rhythms meet the freedom of modern jazz, interwoven with influences from Southwest Asia and North Africa. The unique chemistry between these musicians is the result of years of collaboration. This creates a compelling sound that brings together tradition and innovation in an unprecedented way. Sonic Bridges was not selected for nothing for the renowned festival Jazzahead! 2024 and praised for its artistic originality. This concert in the Musica Mundo Series 2025 is a unique experience full of inspiration, improvisation and musical cross-overs. Led by artistic director Arin Keshishi, Marmoucha Orchestra creates a unique sound in which age-old musical traditions from the Arab world merge with contemporary styles such as jazz and fusion. With passionate top musicians, the ensemble is known for its adventurous approach and musical craftsmanship. Special guest Mehdi Nassouli is a master of the guembri, a three-stringed wooden lute, and a figurehead of Moroccan Gnawa music. His hypnotic playing and powerful voice provide goosebump moments time and again. His impressive collaborations with greats such as Herbie Hancock and Alpha Blondy underline his special talent to seamlessly weave the tradition of Moroccan Gnawa music with jazz, classical and pop. Concert Line-up Mehdi Nassouli – vocals, guembri, composition Arin Keshishi – bass, artistic director Tuur Moens – drums Xavi Torres – piano Jessy Hay – guitar Antonio Moreno – trumpet Pablo Martinez – trombone Maria Cristina Gonzalez – flute Emad Ghajjou – percussion