It's 45 minutes until the gates open at the Jazzablanca Festival and founder Moulay Alami is feeling the heat — in more ways than one. “So everyone wanted to help because we are the first major festival to come back to the city.”Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke performing at Jazzablanca Festival. "They of course knew the reputation we have built over the years and many were happy to return to Casablanca. Born and raised in Casablanca, the pianist was considering retiring from life as a working musician, to become an antiques collector. “Perhaps, we all needed the reminder these things are built on the back of artists and festival organisers.

Source: Ethiopian News July 02, 2022 13:19 UTC