MARIEM HASSAN GROUP:
In May 1998, the two CDs, “A pesar de las heridas” and “Sahara, tierra mia” were released. Since then the group of musicians performing the recordings in Europe gained a solid place in the music scene due to the presence of such important figures as vocalist Mariem Hassan and guitarist, singer, poet and composer Nayim Allal.
In spite of the continuous trying circumstances of the Sahrawis people, their musicians are at the forefront of political and cultural developments. They are modernizing the music – the haul – without losing touch with their cultural traditions. This music is often used both to educate and to motivate for political and social action.
Since their time in exile, the women have become the mainstays of society in the refugee camps. They settle all camp business, organize the children’s education and all other social aspects of the camp.The women have in fact humanized the wasteland to allow the dignified survival of the Sahrawis people for over 27 years in exile.
All of these circumstances are expressed in the songs of Leyoad, as a reflex against an almost impossible existence. The group listens to many old Medej songs – traditional religious songs in classical Arabic – that talk about God, the Prophets and the restless spiritual search for humanity. There are new Medej compositions respecting the traditional rules, mainly composed by Baba Salama, a guitarist with deep knowledge of the haul style of music. Also, there are new compositions from Mariem Hassan, famous for her song “Intifada.” Mariem is pure grace: her harmonious singing on stage coupled with her delicate and natural dancing. The other women in the group each have their own talents: Shueta, who normally sings at traditional celebrations and marriages; Bouba, an amazing and enchanting singer and dancer; Maga, a great dancer and a leading exponent of the T’bal drum, like the other percussionists, Tarba, Fatata and Ferraha.
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MARIEM HASSAN GROUP'S WEBSITE:
>> http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=71406212
LINKS & STUFF:
>> Calabash Musich: Mariem Hassan (website)
>> Link TV (Haiyu video)
AREAS OF REPRESENTATION:
Western Hemisphere
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