BOULILA

The vibrating sax that jazzes up the drier chords produced by the bewitching sintir (guembri) along with a complex intermingling of rhythms create an ambiance that oscillates between Gnawa mysticism, Tuareg rock and the excitement of improv—it’s not hard to imagine what the vibe of this grand winner in 2021 of the 14 th edition of the Syli d’or de la musique du monde would feel like in the alleyways of the Medina of Marrakesh. “The young sextet Boulila serves up a fusion of Gnawa music, jazz and funk that make you dream of large outdoor festival stages, where the solid orchestra will certainly shine.