Africa in its own right - across Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa - showcasing the energy and ambition of creatives reinventing African music, fashion, and film. Ep1: Morocco. Morocco is Africa’s most popular tourist destination, known for its mosques, medinas, and more recently, football. But now, Afua Hirsch goes beyond clichés to explore how Morocco is evolving. She interviews young Moroccan artists who are updating traditions, expressing new ideas, and connecting Morocco with broader African culture through innovative art forms. Her journey includes meeting Hassan Hajjaj for portraits, riding horses with Amal Amhari, exploring Amazigh rug weaving with Sarah Allaoui, and discovering the complex relationship between heritage, tradition, and change among pioneering women artists like Majida Khattari and Zainab Fasiki, as well as Morocco’s superstar singer-songwriter Rym Fikri.
Aired: Jun 13, 2023 A younger generation of Moroccan creatives is reinvigorating traditional prac...
