Nelson Mandela honored at 20th Fes festival of world sacred music
Fes - The 20th Fes festival of the world sacred music, to be held from next June 13 to 21 will pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, the first African president of post-apartheid south Africa who passed away lately at 95.
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This year's festival, themed, "conference of birds, when cultures travel " will feature a much-awaited concert of Youssou Ndour and Johnny Clegg in the mythical Bab Makina square.
Youssou Ndour is Senegalese singer, percussionist, songwriter, composer, occasional actor, businessman and a politician. In 2004, Rolling Stone described him as, "perhaps the most famous singer alive" in Senegal and much of Africa. He has been holding since 1985 a mega concert in Dakar for the release of Mandela.
Johnny Clegg has always linked his music to the anti-apartheid struggle.
The famous Fes Forum will debate aspects of Mandela's personality as a militant and politician. The African leader will also be present in the Batha museum for a debate titled "Is a Mandela possible in the Middle east?".
Youssou Ndour is Senegalese singer, percussionist, songwriter, composer, occasional actor, businessman and a politician. In 2004, Rolling Stone described him as, "perhaps the most famous singer alive" in Senegal and much of Africa. He has been holding since 1985 a mega concert in Dakar for the release of Mandela.
Johnny Clegg has always linked his music to the anti-apartheid struggle.
The famous Fes Forum will debate aspects of Mandela's personality as a militant and politician. The African leader will also be present in the Batha museum for a debate titled "Is a Mandela possible in the Middle east?".
Source : https://www.emouaten.com/english/Nelson-Mandela-ho...