Topic: Morocco
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The Dutch ensemble bringing Arab-Andalusian music into the classical mainstream
The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra began as a way of connecting musical heritage to the present. Now it is challenging ideas of what belongs in the canon
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How social media fuelled the deadly Ceuta migration crisis
False claims, recruitment posts and far-right narratives spread online around the mass crossing from Morocco into Spain in July
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Family fear politics will prevent justice in Bologna police death
Relatives of Abderrahim Fakir, who died after being restrained, warn that political backing for officers risks undermining the inquiry
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Film-makers Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki on their debut animated feature, Bouchra
Based on Bennani’s own experience, Bouchra follows a queer artist navigating the quiet compromises and tensions that define her relationship with her mother
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‘We need to take back that pride’: the Muslim drag artist teaching Islamic history
Through her live performances and across social media, Lujane Oud highlights the contributions of Muslims throughout history, showing that Arab drag is nothing new
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Forget tagines and couscous. Morocco’s cafe culture is its best-kept culinary secret
The country’s deep, rich coffees, indulgent pastries and traditional bakes are a real treat, from Marrakech to Shepherd’s Bush
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Another Sky brings together a constellation of experimental sounds
Returning for its third edition, the grassroots London-based music festival provides a showcase of boundary-breaking artists from the Swana region
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Photo essay: Mayssa Jaoudat’s Suzanne, Long Road
The French-Moroccan photographer’s work celebrates liminal space and delves deep into what it means to belong
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‘This film is a ceremony’: Óliver Laxe on the Oscar-nominated Sirât
Set against against the vast Moroccan desert, the director speaks about his film’s journey of spirituality and self-discovery
