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Oudaden

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Genres
  
Soussi Amazigh

Labels
  
Genre
  
World

Years active
  
1978–present

Origin
  
Agadir, Morocco (1978)

Record label
  
Oudaden wwwmaghrebspacenetP622948087a0330df929f27f10a4

Members
  
Abdellah el FouaAhmed el FouaMohammed JemoumekhLarbi AmhalKhalid el FouaLarbi Boukharmous

Albums
  
Igh Ila Lbaz Riich, Oudade (Live), Sahra Fannya

Similar
  
Mohamed Rouicha, Moustapha Bourgogne, Cheba Maria, Mimoun El Oujdi, Najat Aatabou

Oudaden is a Moroccan musical group that plays Berber amazigh music. It was formed in 1978 in Ben Sergao near Agadir, in the Souss 16.05.2016 - 19:51 region of Morrocco. Its leader is Abdellah el Foua.

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History

Oudaden was founded in 1978 in Ben Sergao near Agadir. The group has performed numerous concerts throughout Morocco and internationally, particularly in Europe and the United States. They performed in Malaysia at the Rainforest World Music Festival, and in Tanzania on occasion of the Sauti za Busara. Their first album was released in 1985. The band's discography has grown to thirty-eight albums, contributing to the revival of Amazigh song.

In 2012 they went on tour in France and performed, in particular, at the Arab World Institute.

Group Members

Current members
  • Abdellah el Foua (banjo and vocals)
  • Ahmed el Foua (talunt, a type of drum, and tagoualt)
  • Mohammed Jemoumekh (tam-tam, called tigwaline)
  • Larbi Amhal (tismamayeen-nakus)
  • Khalid el Foua (talunt)
  • Larbi Boukharmous (guitar)
  • Former members
  • Abdelhak Aresmouk (banjo)
  • Hassan Aatour (guitarist)
  • Hassan Zine (guitarist)
  • Mohamed Aznkd (guitarist)
  • Said Ouhdi (guitarist)
  • Abdellah Berhich (talunt)
  • Lahcen Achaor (talunt + nakus)
  • Hassan Ait Said (lyrics)
  • Style

    Oudaden takes inspiration from traditional Amazigh music. It is one of the leaders of the Soussi style called "Tagroupit" or "Tiroubba" This new style comes right after Tazenzart style. This type is often present in wedding ceremonies in the Maghreb. almost always include at least one banjo and electric guitar, these two instruments constitute the pillars of "Tiroubba" style.

    Albums

  • 2011 : Empreinte (Buda Musique)
  • 2012 : Mayna
  • Songs

    Imnaa Lfiraq2015
    Awa alah ilarAra taritawa · 2012
    AtbirIguider · 2007

    References

    Oudaden Wikipedia