Maâlem Abdeslam Belghiti
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Biography
Essaouira-school maâlem with a strong early-festival presence (10 editions from 1998 to 2010 — every year of the festival's first decade except 2003-2004 and 2009). Has not appeared on the main programme since 2010, but remains an active reference figure in the Saouiri lineage.
Festival Gnaoua (Essaouira) — programmed editions
10 editions: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010