She introduced in Paris, his new album Soul of Morocco. Meet a multifaceted artist.
"His music is it." Thus Moroccan singer Oum, diminutive of Oum el Ghait "Mother of the issue," defines his songs. Lets' find a fashion dress best suitable for Moroccan hearing the story of Morocco.
On the Parisian scene Petit Bain, on May 29, singer Casablanca offered an innovative and daring show in front of a captivated audience.
Surrounded by musicians, Oum plays with African sounds, Sahrawis, Tuareg and jazzy. Snap of finger movement of the pelvis, arms waving follow, according to the pieces.
She does not want to be in a niche, reduced to a style or dress like. Oum confuses. In the early evening, she covers her head with a melhfa, a colorful African fabric that no sewing. Later, she releases her luxuriant hair. For the singer, the fabric worn by Sahrawis, symbolizes freedom, nomadism. An object that changes to the infinite, like his music finally:
"The Arabic language has the freedom to play with the sounds. Sometimes I introduce words that are most commonly used today. "
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This love of language, Umm owes including those evenings when small, she could not fall asleep. Intervened when his grandfather. He told her stories. An oral tradition that continues Sahrawis in the desert. From there was born a commitment, not to forget the poetic and popular roots of his ancestors.
If Oum says sing Morocco as she feels she does not forget its multiple dimensions, the result of a tangle of multiple influences in history. For her, "the homecoming was gradual. A long journey "
On stage, the singer of 34 years wears traditional ornaments, harem pants, dresses made, shiny fabrics. The senses take an important place in his music, but also in life.
"Words facing direction. And my music speaks emotions, calling all our senses " says the singer.
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Silhouette: A-line
Neckline: One shoulder
Waist: Empire
Hemline/Train: Floor Length
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless
Embellishments: Beading, Rhinestone, Ruffles, Ruching
Fabric: Elastic Silk-like Satin
Built-In Bra: Yes
Fully Lined: Yes
Shown Color: Blue
Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses
Occasion: Prom, Evening
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
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It is a meeting, six years ago, that changed the artistic career of Umm el Ghait. A happy meeting with Halim and Ibrahim, two scholars Sahrawi brothers who live in the south of Morocco, Mhamid el Ghizlan. They quickly adopted invited to drink tea, to ensure campfire with other musicians.
It is in this same Moroccan desert on the outskirts of the city, the singer was chosen in November 2012 to unveil his new album Soul of Morocco. After Lik'Oum (2009) and Sweerty (2012), Oum started a new adventure with his album Soul of Morroco released on April 23. Worn by a colorful acoustic quartet, Umm clashes.
