SHOWCASES
Visa For Music 2025 invites you to celebrate the cultural richness of Africa, the Middle East and beyond through a vibrant and eclectic program.
On the program: 30 live showcases, 12 electro showcases and 4 traditional African groups, for a unique musical journey blending contemporary music, electronic creations and ancestral heritages.
Each performance is supported by artists who share their universe with passion and authenticity. Immerse yourself in this diversity of sound and let yourself be transported!
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Anyma Ora’
Anyma Ora’
Anyma Ora is a Québécois artist from Wendake with a passion for electro-pop. A complete performer, she shines in composition, dance, and circus arts. A member of the Wendat Nation, Ora seeks to highlight her Indigenous culture and make her music resonate beyond Quebec’s borders. A finalist in the 2021 SOCAN Indigenous Songwriter Competition, she stands out with her bold fusion of electronic rhythms and ancestral heritage, making her a truly unique artist.
Lotfi E.
Lotfi E.
Hailing from Salé, Morocco, Lotfi E. is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. A Tremplin finalist, he stands out by pushing the boundaries of music. His sound blends diverse influences with deep emotional intensity. With his upcoming EP “Hesitation”, he promises a rich and captivating journey. Each track showcases his immense creativity and unique identity.
Telem Uncommon S...
Telem Uncommon Sounds
Telem is a collective born in Sierra Leone, founded by three local singer-songwriters, shaking up conventions with an experimental blend of Bubu, Gumbe, Milo jazz and electronic sounds. Heirs to a rich musical tradition, they craft a new sonic language influenced by jazz, funk and neo-soul. After a standout US tour, Telem has emerged as the spearhead of a reborn Sierra Leonean music scene.
OMAR & THE E...
OMAR & THE EASTERN POWER
Omar and the Eastern Power is a Seoul-based band born from the meeting of Moroccan, Egyptian and Korean musicians. Together, they fuse North African grooves, Sahelian percussion and Korean sounds in a psychedelic, transcultural musical journey. Shaped by their migrant backgrounds and a shared vision, they create a borderless sound at the crossroads of Gnawa, Afrobeat and dub — a vibrant hope for the contemporary world music scene.
TTGS
TTGS
TTOLGANGS is an innovative South Korean group breaking the boundaries between traditional Korean music and contemporary K-pop. Discovered in a prestigious national competition, they captivate with their virtuosity and striking stage presence. Their bold fusion of ancient and modern sounds creates an intense and universal musical experience.
21TACH
21TACH
From Morocco, 21 Tach is a rising figure in Hip Hop and Trap, delivering hard-hitting lyrics and raw energy. Mixing heavy beats with everyday narratives, his music is both intense and authentic. Inspired by social realities, he stands out as a committed voice of his generation, with a unique, uncompromising style that continues to win over a growing audience.
Saad Tiouly
Saad Tiouly
From Casablanca, Saad Tiouly draws on Gnawa, Issawa and Dakka Marrakchia traditions to shape a sound both rooted and modern. Driven by a psychedelic stage energy, he speaks to a Moroccan youth in search of meaning and rhythm. Between musical fusion and instrument craftsmanship, he explores new ways to make Gnawa resonate beyond borders.
EL NIÑO LORD CAH
EL NIÑO LORD CAH
El niño Lord.Cah began making music in 2020, writing lyrics over rap instrumentals found on YouTube. A self-taught multidisciplinary artist, he designs the visual identity of his own projects. In 2023, he released his debut album Viejas verdes, shaped by influences from Bukowski to Tchaikovsky. His style blends raw poetry, melancholy, and unfiltered energy. He invites listeners into a world of contrast, where light and darkness coexist.
Sila lua
Sila lua
Sila Lua is a Spanish artist whose musical style—hard to categorize—blends elements of Spanish urban music with electronic rhythms. She began her career in 2017 while studying in London. Since then, she has released two EPs and a debut album in 2022. In 2023, she launched the Rome Tour, a nationwide tour across Spain with an all-female band. Some of her tracks can be heard in soundtracks for films and series, including the Spanish hit show Elite.
Restinga
Restinga
Herminia Loh Moreno, known as Restinga, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ from Tetouan, now based in Spain. Since 2022, her solo project has blended organic rhythms, electronic textures, and Mediterranean influences, with acclaimed tracks like “Un poquito más lento”, “Na Na Na” and “Hoy Empieza Todo”.
Maura Delgado
Maura Delgado
At 23, Maura Delgado, a Cape Verdean artist from Massachusetts, blends R&B, Afrobeat, Jazz, and traditional Cape Verdean sounds. Since her debut project The Camp EP in 2022, she has performed across three continents and seven cities, captivating audiences with her soulful voice, magnetic stage presence, and artistic authenticity. Her music reflects a unique mix of cultural influences and a genuine connection with listeners.
Selma Uamusse
Selma Uamusse
Selma Uamusse is a Mozambican singer whose music blends spirituality, activism, and contemporary Afro sounds. Her debut album Mati (2018) explores her Mozambican roots, while Liwoningo (2020) moves between afrobeat, rock, electronica, and traditional music. With a powerful voice, she promotes a vision of freedom, harmony, and solidarity. Each concert is a vibrant ritual, mixing introspection and collective energy.
Tabanka Djaz
Tabanka Djaz
Legendary band Tabanka Djaz from Guinea-Bissau, formed in 1988, is a key player in gumbé music, blending local traditions with modern sounds. Their album Sperança achieved international success, earning multiple gold records in Portugal. After a hiatus, they came back strong in 2014 with their founding members, maintaining their energetic stage presence and securing their status as a cornerstone of African music.
Omar Hayat
Omar Hayat
Maâlem Omar Hayat is a major figure in the Gnawa revival, combining guembri mastery with a modern touch. Trained by the legendary Mahmoud Gania, he founded his own band in 1991, developing a unique style that blends tradition, jazz and reggae. A regular on major stages such as the Essaouira Gnaoua Festival, he has collaborated with international artists. A passionate craftsman, he builds his own guembri as a symbol of his dedication.
Nashwa
Nashwa
Nashwa brings together Moroccan singer Ghizlane Melih and Belgian producer Alix Pilot in a unique fusion of tradition and modernity. Inspired by Egyptian and Moroccan classical music, Ghizlane offers a lyrical, captivating voice, while Brussels-based Alix crafts organic bass music rooted in dub and electronic scenes. Their project, at the intersection of acoustic and electronic worlds, invites a joyful, universal trance. Their debut album will be released in spring 2025.
AZA
AZA
Led by Moroccan musician Fattah Abbou, AZA blends North African Amazigh musical traditions with contemporary sounds from around the world. Drawing on the rhythms and melodies of Ahwash, Rwais and Gnawa, they create original and captivating music. With over 20 years of experience, AZA is committed to preserving and sharing Amazigh culture through music, art and education — a powerful celebration of heritage and cultural diversity.
Ethnick – ...
Ethnick – Carnaval Tropical de Paris
Established in 1997, Ethnick is a dynamic collective that embodies the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean through music, dance, and cultural expression. As a prominent participant in the Carnaval Tropical de Paris, Ethnick showcases the rich traditions of Martinique and the broader Caribbean community. The group’s performances are characterized by infectious rhythms, colorful costumes, and a deep commitment to cultural heritage.
Sami Galbi
Sami Galbi
Of Swiss-Moroccan descent, Sami Galbi draws on North African popular music such as raï and chaâbi while integrating urban and electronic influences from French-speaking Switzerland, where he grew up. His hybrid style blends traditional instruments with modern sounds for an authentic yet innovative experience. With contagious stage energy, Sami represents a new generation able to connect heritage with modernity.
Zolani Mahola &a...
Zolani Mahola & the Feminine Force
Zolani Mahola is a South African singer and musician whose art is rooted in activism for equality, education and ecology. Her career includes collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Shakira and Hugh Masekela, as well as opening for Gregory Porter. In October 2024, she performed at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. Zolani Mahola & the Feminine Force was born from her belief that it takes more than one person to “shake the soul of the world.”
Perles des Lagunes
Perles des Lagunes
Perle des Lagunes is a musical creation led by three leading voices of the Ivorian female scene: Ruth Tafébé, Reine Ablaa, and Jahelle Bonee. Blending deep-rooted traditions with urban boldness, they celebrate the plurality of feminine identities through a vibrant and poetic performance. Singing in Baoulé, Bété, Dioula, and Nouchi, they offer a heartfelt tribute to the lagoon landscapes of Côte d’Ivoire. A powerful, rooted, and resolutely contemporary show.
Kin’Gongol...
Kin’Gongolo Kiniata
From Kinshasa, Kin’Gongolo Kiniata reinvent Congolese rumba with a striking, inventive afro-punk twist. Masters of upcycling, they build their instruments from recycled materials — barrels, metal, everyday objects — to create powerful, unique grooves. Their Lingala-sung music carries messages of hope and perseverance to Kinshasa’s youth. Since their European debut at Trans Musicales in 2022, they’ve been setting stages ablaze with raw, contagious energy.
Tombour sacrée
Tombour sacrée
Les Tambours Sacrés de La Réunion are an iconic percussion collective, carrying more than 25 years of Malbar tradition. With their mesmerizing drums, powerful choral voices, and the energy of the Sacred Fire, they turn every stage into a true visual and sonic volcano. Blending spirituality, choreographed performance, and rhythmic power, they offer an immersive experience where Indo-Creole heritage, universality, and celebration come together on the world’s greatest stages. In 2025, their journey continues with new artistic fusions and a notable presence in Morocco at Visa For Music.
Kin Orchestra
Kin Orchestra
Founded in 2020 by cultural producer Charly Maïwan, Kin Orchestra is an all-female band from the Democratic Republic of Congo. First revealed at the FIMAD Festival in Dakar, the group captivates audiences with its vibrant universe and unique musical interpretations. Since its creation, Kin Orchestra has performed at numerous festivals and venues in Kinshasa. In 2023, the group played in Paris, and in April 2024, proudly represented the DRC at MASA in Abidjan.
Jamila & the...
Jamila & the other heroes
Jamila & The Other Heroes is a Berlin-based band of diverse origins blending psychedelic desert rock with political engagement. Led by German-Palestinian singer Jamila Al-Yousef — born the day the Berlin Wall fell — the project draws on stories of struggle, diaspora and liberation. Singing in Arabic and English, they celebrate freedom and resilience with powerful instrumentation mixing Arab percussion, psych guitars and driving rhythms.
Bantu
Bantu
Founded by Ade Bantu in 1996, BANTU is an iconic Nigerian band merging afrobeat, highlife and funk with fiercely political lyrics. At the crossroads of African traditions and global sounds, their music denounces corruption and injustice. Known for high-energy performances, they’ve collaborated with Seun Kuti, Burna Boy and Tony Allen. As initiators of the Afropolitan Vibes concert in Lagos, they champion a militant, modern vision of afrobeat.
Too Fuse
Too Fuse
TooFuse is an instrumental and electronic duo made up of Egyptian saxophonist Nour and Egyptian-Eritrean bassist/producer Omar. Together, they blend electronic music with world sounds, creating a rich, borderless sonic universe. With over 20 years of live experience each, they combine deep melodies, organic rhythms and experimental textures — an audacious musical exploration between reimagined tradition and electro innovation.
Mawndoé
Mawndoé
Mawndoé is a Chadian artist known for his powerful voice and deep social commitment. As co-founder of the legendary group Yeleen, he helped shape West African hip-hop before launching a solo career blending poetry, music, and activism. Now based in Chad, he builds bridges across cultures and generations. His work is celebrated across Africa and Europe. An engaged musician who believes in the transformative power of art.
Daby Touré
Daby Touré
Mauritanian-Senegalese artist Daby Touré crafts a borderless music, blending folk, pop, soul, reggae, jazz, and blues. A true citizen of the world, he draws equally from African traditions and Western sounds to create a poetic, modern, and unclassifiable universe. With several internationally acclaimed albums, he returns in 2025 with a new project marking a turning point in his artistic journey.
SARĀB
SARĀB
Born from the encounter between Franco-Syrian singer Climène Zarkan and guitarist Baptiste Ferrandis, Sarāb, meaning “mirage” in Arabic, masterfully blends rock with Middle Eastern sounds. Since 2018, with over a hundred concerts across Europe and around the Mediterranean, Sarāb has evolved and reinvented its musical universe. After Qawalebese Tape, a filmed EP born from a creative dive into ancient traditions infused with contemporary influences, the band is now preparing to release a new album, “Mīt Warde – A Hundred Roses”, on February 6, 2026. A poetic and electric outcry where maqām, UK rock, and analog synths intertwine.
Sodfa
Sodfa
Sodfa is a Moroccan electronic music trio blending emotion and energy. Their sound merges nostalgia with modern club beats, creating moments that touch both heart and dancefloor. Influenced by a variety of genres and cultures, Sodfa’s music is, above all, a story of sensations — real, raw and universal.
Saladeduchef
Saladeduchef
From Casablanca, Saladeduchef is a DJ known for deep, groovy and soulful sets where styles and eras meet seamlessly. Driven by a love for percussion, African rhythms and house, he creates intense moments of sharing on the dancefloor. From intimate beginnings to major stages like Oasis Festival, he embodies a new, free and sunlit Moroccan wave.
Yasmina Karrum
Yasmina Karrum
Yasmina Karrum, an artist of Amazigh heritage, grew up between Melilla and Morocco, immersed in the cultural richness of the Rif and the realities of the diaspora. Her music merges Tamazgha’s traditional sounds, Arab influences and electronic textures in a process of reinvention and transmission. Balancing poetry, rhythm and activism, each track becomes an act of memory and resistance.
Isam Elias
Isam Elias
Palestinian pianist, composer and singer Isam Elias, born in Nazareth, shapes music at the crossroads of worlds. Blending Arab traditions, dabkeh rhythms and electronic textures, he forges a singular path from his base in Paris, where the piano takes the lead. As co-founder of Ghazall Band and Zenobia, his solo work interweaves Oriental melodies, synthesizers and Afro-Oriental pulses.
Pan-J
Pan-J
Jihed Khmiri is a Tunisian artist and producer born in 1988. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer, he nurtured his passion for music from an early age, learning autodidactically before joining the Higher Institute of Music in Tunis. Part of a new generation of artists with varied contemporary influences, Jihed has gradually found his musical identity in electronic music.
La louuve
La louuve
From western Algeria, La Louuve has become a key figure in the Maghreb’s electronic scene. Passionate about raï history and alternative cultures, she reimagines North African sounds with raw, radically feminine energy. Behind the decks, her sets weave drunken raï, Maghreb electro, gnawa, dabkeh, sharqi and mahragan into a sonic journey spanning from Mauritania to Iran. La Louuve embodies a new generation of underground, engaged and free music activists.
Hadra Rave
Hadra Rave
Seba Kayan is a Vienna-based DJ, artist, and producer who blends her European and Kurdish roots into a hybrid sound where Eastern rhythms meet electro, techno, and acid with tracks like Tencere as a prime example. She has performed at major international festivals including Donaufestival, İÇ İÇE Berlin, Jupiter Disco New York, and Sonic Territories. Orwa Saleh, a Syrian oud player based in Austria since 2012, reimagines the melodies of his homeland through contemporary, innovative collaborations. Together, they unite their talents in the Hadra Rave project — a unique fusion of Moroccan traditions and electronic music where Gnawa chants, guembri rhythms, and percussion converse with modern samples and textures. Created for the 20th anniversary of the Hadra association, the project blends spirituality, trance, and dance, supported by an immersive scenography inspired by Moroccan rituals and landscapes.
Tobi Peter
Tobi Peter
Tobi Peter is an international DJ, music producer, and songwriter based in Lagos, Nigeria. A versatile artist, he explores various genres but has recently established himself as a leading force in EDM and Amapiano across Africa. On stage, his signature blue agbada makes a striking visual statement as he captivates the audience with his unique sets. With a catalog of 12 singles and 6 EPs, he continues to reinvent himself through chart-topping projects.
Aïchoucha by Kh...
Aïchoucha by Khalil Epi
Created and performed by composer Khalil Hentati, aka Epi, Aichoucha is an immersive film-concert blending electronic music with footage from Tunisia. Reimagining traditions—from Malouf and Issaouiya chants to Kerkennah’s rhythms and Sammema’s voices—the show merges sound and panoramic visuals across three screens, offering a vibrant journey into Tunisia’s musical heritage.
Laps de Temps
Laps de Temps
The LAPS DE TEMPS project is, above all, the meeting of two artists from completely different musical worlds. Their first encounter took place in 2022 at the Visa For Music festival in Rabat. Stranger SOUMA, a globally recognized sound artist, works in electroacoustic music, while Samir AOUAD, a concert oud player, is a passionate advocate for acoustic music. In this unique project, the two artists merge their styles to create a contemporary, truly timeless soundscape, proudly celebrating and preserving Morocco’s musical heritage.
Aziz Konkrite
Aziz Konkrite
Franco-Moroccan DJ, beatmaker and producer Aziz “Konkrite” fuses funk, soul, hip-hop and world music with the sounds of Moroccan heritage. Through his project SibaSawt-System, he reinvents rural music in a hybrid universe where popular traditions meet hip-hop culture and electronic textures, creating vibrant, borderless sets.
Gadiembé Maloya
Gadiembé Maloya
Gadiembé Maloya is a family-based group from Terre-Sainte (Saint-Pierre, Réunion Island), created in 2014. Combining traditional Maloya instruments with a modern artistic approach, they celebrate and renew this iconic musical heritage. Winners of the 20 Désamb’ Grand Prize in 2016, they have performed on major stages such as the Sakifo Festival. Celebrating ten years with the Koulèr Kaviar show, they continue to showcase Réunion’s culture with passion and pride.
Elements of baraka
Elements of baraka
The encounter between electronic music and Moroccan traditions: gnawa chants, guembri rhythms and percussion intertwine with samples and electronic textures. Created for the 20th anniversary of the Hadra association, this unique project blends spirituality, trance and dance, carried by an immersive scenography inspired by Moroccan rituals and landscapes.
IFè Brass Band
IFè Brass Band
Founded in 2015 in Cotonou by seven young musicians, IFè Brass Band aims to preserve the rhythms and percussion at risk of disappearing in Benin. By fusing modern instruments (trumpets, trombones, saxophone, sousaphone) with traditional percussion and reconnecting with the historic heritage of Yoruba, Goun and Fon ritual songs, they create their own unique world. On stage and in the streets, IFè Brass Band invites audiences to discover ancestral, enchanting sounds infused with jazz harmonies.
Kanazoe Orkestra
Kanazoe Orkestra
Led by the balafon virtuoso Seydou “Kanazoé” Diabaté, Kanazoé Orkestra reimagines Sambla tradition through a vibrant, contemporary lens. Rooted in a sacred instrument said to be gifted by the Spirits, Kanazoé blends mastery, creativity, and innovation with modern sounds. For over 12 years, the group has fused balafon and traditional rhythms with afrobeats, amapiano, afrotrap, and urban styles, crafting a powerful and joyful musical identity. Their performances combine trance, dance, and musical brilliance, establishing them as a leading force in West African music. In 2025, they released a new album celebrating heritage, rhythm, and future-forward artistry.
Ballet National ...
Ballet National Djoliba
Major actor of the Guinean culture, the National Djoliba Ballet is a dance and music troupe created in the 60s under Ahmed Sékou Touré. Its current members are the heirs of a rich history, since their predecessors were gold medalists of the francophonie in 1994, and of the Pan-African festival of Algiers in 1965. Monument of the live performance in Guinea, the National Ballet Djoliba builds its shows from the tales of the Mande, thus contributing to shine the Guinean culture on the international scene.
Queen Rima
Queen Rima
Originally from Guinea, Queen Rima stands out as a pioneer of dancehall music in West Africa, a field long dominated by men. An engaged artist, she blends the vibrant rhythms of dancehall with Guinean folk influences to deliver a powerful message of women’s empowerment. Through her music and journey, she embodies a generation of free, resilient women determined to make their voices heard. A multiple finalist of the RFI Discoveries Prize, she continues her path with energy and conviction, asserting herself as one of the leading voices of the contemporary African music scene.
Yassine Ben Fadoul
Yassine Ben Fadoul
The Bana Batéké orchestra began its journey on 12 September 2007 in Brazzaville, Congo. Often referred to as ‘traditional-modern music’, the orchestra’s pieces constitute a contemporary interpretation of the musical heritage of the Cuvette-Ouest. Named best tradi-modern group of the 4th edition of PRIMUSIC 2008 and vice-champion of the 1st edition of REVELATION 2010, the orchestra Bana Batéké puts Congo in the spotlight beyond national borders, in Japan, in 2016, and in Dubai in 2022.
Orchestre Bana B...
Orchestre Bana Bateke
The Bana Batéké orchestra began its journey on 12 September 2007 in Brazzaville, Congo. Often referred to as ‘traditional-modern music’, the orchestra’s pieces constitute a contemporary interpretation of the musical heritage of the Cuvette-Ouest. Named best tradi-modern group of the 4th edition of PRIMUSIC 2008 and vice-champion of the 1st edition of REVELATION 2010, the orchestra Bana Batéké puts Congo in the spotlight beyond national borders, in Japan, in 2016, and in Dubai in 2022.