Rabat – Moroccan music icon Latifa Raafat will light up the stage on the final day of the Tunisian Song Festival, where she is set to be honored on March 8.
Organized by the Tunis Opera House under the auspices of the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the festival runs for four days, from March 5 to 8. Raafat, a celebrated figure in North African music, will close the festival with a special concert celebrating her long-standing career and her enduring contribution to Arab song.
As one of Tunisia’s most prominent musical events, the festival has a long tradition of honoring legends of Arab music and hosting artists who have shaped the Maghreb’s artistic scene.
Raafat expressed her excitement in a social media post about the upcoming festival. “I am even more delighted to be honored on the same night, an acknowledgment I cherish deeply and see as a token of love and appreciation from Tunisia and its devoted audience,” she said.
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Born in 1965 in Kenitra, Raafat rose to prominence in the early 1980s and has since become one of the most enduring voices of Moroccan and Arab popular music. She is widely recognized for her emotive vocal style and a repertoire rooted in traditional Moroccan music that continues to resonate deeply with audiences.
Over the years, she has left a lasting mark on the Moroccan musical landscape with songs that remain beloved across generations.
Her debut hit, “Mawal El Hob” (1982), marked the start of a remarkable career, followed by a string of classics including “Khouyi,” “Maghiara,” “Alach Ya Ghzali,” and “Ach Dani.” These songs quickly won the hearts of Moroccans, cementing her status as a cultural icon.
Being honored at the Tunisian Song Festival represents not only recognition of Raafat’s artistic achievements but also a celebration of her role in preserving and promoting Moroccan musical heritage.
