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Musical Performance: Nawal: the Voice of Comoros

"To listen to Nawal is an invitation to dream, dance, meditate and soar over the Indian Ocean..."

Between traditional and contemporary, Nawal's compositions are an acoustic roots-based fusion, a reflection of the diverse character of the Comoros and beyond. Indo-Arabian-Persian music meets Bantu polyphonies and rhythms mixed with Sufi trance. Nawal sings mostly in Comorian (Shikomor) a language in the Swahili family, also with French, English and Arabic. Nawal sings in favor of all humans, for education and for union. She also conserves the philosophy of her great grandfather Al Maarouf, a grand Sufi master, who was inspired by the light of Islam founded on love, respect and peace.

A self-produced artist, Nawal has performed professionally for over 20 years, with concerts internationally in Europe, North America, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East. In 2011 Nawal celebrated the release of "Embrace the Spirit" (Jade/Warner), with a tour in the USA. In 2007 Nawal released her second album "Aman" (Peace of the Soul) which was awarded stunning reviews from the international press. Her first album "Kweli" (Truth) was released in 2001 (Mélodie).