Abu dhabi green list: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

2023-06-15T20:56:28Z

X2eowcx430: Ak: Uusi sivu: The dakka el Marrakchia is a cultural musical tradition unique to Morocco. Other spellings are daqqa, dekka or dekker. This word means "striking rhythm with hands" in Arabic due to a very particular sound produced by hands clapping kept straight on any flat surface with your fingers kept apart or together. As its name suggests, El Dakka Marrakchia originated in the imperial city of Marrackech and flourishes primarily during the religious festival of Achuri (celebrated on the...

The dakka el Marrakchia is a cultural musical tradition unique to Morocco. Other spellings are daqqa, dekka or dekker. This word means "striking rhythm with hands" in Arabic due to a very particular sound produced by hands clapping kept straight on any flat surface with your fingers kept apart or together. As its name suggests, El Dakka Marrakchia originated in the imperial city of Marrackech and flourishes primarily during the religious festival of Achuri (celebrated on the tenth day of the Muslim New Year). The celebration of marriages is also an excellent opportunity to listen to the dakka el Marrakchia, where the atmosphere is vibrant and lively.

The dakka represents a kind of rhythmic applause perfectly accurate and mastered. It is a true manual prowess based on three phases of rhythm acceleration orchestrated by three major instruments: the "ta'rijat", small terracotta wide-mouthed tambourines; the "tar", a membrane instrument; and the "qarqaba crotala" (or karkaba), a rhythmic iron instrument that recalls the Spanish castanets. The troupe consists of many drummers who start off with songs referring to the saints of the city, evoking all the compliments they deserve. This first phase, broad and majestic, and led by the chief percussionist, recalls some of the dances of "Ahwash".

The second phase (or median phase) is simple, moderate and repetitive. It is a prelude to the expected change of pace during the third and final phase of this dakka called "Afus" (which means "hand" in Berber). During this final stage, the artists of the dakka get carried away by the effects of the popular trumpet (or "nfîr") and manage to increase further this atmosphere of communion, entertainment and mysticism that will no doubt charm you.

So, Morocco has an important musical heritage, which is as varied as its society is multicultural. If you want to satisfy your curiosity and to discover all Moroccan musical styles, I invite you to visit this country and enjoy its cultural richness first-hand. You will certainly enjoy your holidays and you will have moments full of pleasure and happiness.

The Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival has taken place in the city since 2003, growing from its original 8,000-strong audience to more than 50,000 being predicted at the 2012 event, which features such notable international artists as James Blunt, Jools Holland, James Morrison and Jason Mraz across nine days in the United Arab Emirate.

This year, the festival moves to a new, larger and more prestigious venue at Dubai Festival City, and takes place from 16 to 24 February, with the popular Jazz Garden being open from the 18 to 22. The biggest gigs are scheduled to take place on the weekends of 16 and 17 February and 23 and 24 February, with tickets selling fast for these high-profile performances.

The festival is operated by Chillout Productions and has been a popular fixture of Dubai's music calendar for almost a decade, with audiences growing significantly each year and the calibre of artists becoming ever greater and more eclectic. The festival expanded in 2005 to take place across three days and on three separate stages across the DMC lakeside area, also increasing the frequency of shows to six per night to offer attendees even greater value. These improvements were recognised the following year, as the festival was awarded the 'What's On Favourite Festival' award in 2006.

Initially drawing local residents, expats and audiences from other GCC countries, the festival received greater international attention in the years that followed, and more European attendees and performers flocked to the event from 2007 onwards, a year that included performances from Jamie Cullum and Toto among others. 2008 was another landmark year for offering free concerts across its first seven days, with artists including David Gray and Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees, followed in 2009 by the likes of James Blunt and John Legend, James Morrison in 2010 and Macy Gray in 2011.

2011 also saw successful collaborations with the British Council in Dubai and UK Jazz Services to encourage more people to take flights to Dubai from Britain, as the diversity of artists expanded to cover more genres of music. Whether you're a fan of jazz, blues, R&B, pop or rock, the Dubai Jazz Festival is sure to offer something to whet your appetite, and a number of free events are planned across its nine days this February. If you've never visited the UAE before, the festival could be a great opportunity to explore what Dubai has to offer.

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Abu dhabi green list: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly