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Mawazine 2026: Dee Dee Bridgewater enchants Royal Theater, Ty Dolla Sign electrifies OLM Souissi
via Le Matin2 min read
At the Mawazine 2026 festival, Dee Dee Bridgewater delivered a concert at the Royal Theater in Rabat, blending jazz and soul. Dressed in white, she opened with "People Make the World Go Round" and performed "Danger Zone" and "Trying Times," showcasing her vocal range. The jazz icon navigated original compositions and jazz standards, receiving applause from the audience. Meanwhile, at the OLM Souissi stage, Ty Dolla Sign energized the crowd with hip-hop and R&B. The American artist performed hits like "Location," "Work From Home," "Something New," "Swalla," and "All In." He also played electric guitar and debuted a new track. Ty Dolla Sign, draped in the Moroccan flag, expressed his emotion and later, his DJ and he wore the Moroccan national football team jersey, chanting "Dima Maghreb." The 21st edition of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, continues until June 27 in Rabat and Salé, featuring diverse international artists.
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Douzi and Cheb Khaled delivered captivating performances at the Mawazine Festival, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Grand Stadium in Rabat. Douzi opened the show with sophisticated visual effects, engaging the audience with hits like "Meryama," "Laki Qalbi," and "Ana Maghribi." He surprised the crowd by inviting rapper Draganov and artist Lazaro, who performed his new song "Zombie." Douzi also paid tribute to artist Tiyousi with "Chhal galou fya w fik ya Samra" and concluded his set with "Laâyoune Ainiya" amidst national colors on screen. Following Douzi, Raï icon Cheb Khaled took the stage to an enthusiastic crowd. His performance, lasting over an hour, featured vibrant lighting and visual effects. Khaled performed popular songs such as "Ana el Maghboun," "Chebba," "Zein Zein," and "Malha." He blended "Tarab" with authenticity, performing "Kadach qalbi m'adheb" after an Oud solo. The crowd reached a peak of communion during "Bakhta" and Khaled concluded with "Sahab El Baroud," accompanied by light effects and colorful confetti. The festival is set to continue with performances by rapper ElGrande Toto and artist Morad.
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