FEZ, Morocco: (Sara Saoudi) Renowned British-Azerbaijani artist Sami Yusuf delivered a captivating performance at the historic Bab Al Makina on Saturday evening as part of the 29th edition of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, drawing a large audience from Morocco and around the world.
The concert offered a unique artistic experience that combined spirituality, musical excellence, and cultural dialogue. Throughout the evening, Sami Yusuf performed a repertoire inspired by diverse spiritual and musical traditions, reflecting the festival’s mission of promoting intercultural understanding and mutual respect through the arts.
Audience members warmly welcomed a selection of the artist’s most acclaimed compositions, as well as performances influenced by Moroccan and Andalusian musical heritage. The concert showcased the rich cultural traditions that have long made Fez a center for artistic, intellectual, and spiritual exchange.
The evening also featured acclaimed Moroccan singer Nabila Maan and vocalist Ismail Boujia, whose performances added depth and authenticity to the program. Their participation strengthened the connection between local artistic traditions and the festival’s international character.
Many attendees praised both the artistic quality of the performances and the organization of the event, describing the concert as an inspiring journey that blended reflection, emotion, and musical creativity.
Recognized as one of the world’s leading cultural gatherings dedicated to sacred music, the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music continues to bring together artists from diverse backgrounds, fostering dialogue between cultures through the universal language of music.
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