NFF opening concert - Mzaza

Mzaza (pronounced Emzahza) were the final act I saw of the National Folk Festival opening concert, and quite frankly they blew me away! Probably the easiest way to describe their music is with a direct copy of their bio out of the NFF program:

"Mzaza explores the crossroads between ancient and modern melodies from Europe and the Middle East. Born in France to French and Moroccan parents, Pauline Maudy sings in French, Spanish, turkish and Arabic, combining traditional and contemporary vocal styles and captivating audiences with her on-stage presence. Mzaza's sensual stage show, eclectic instruments and unique way of expressing their influences have charmed audiences and earned them airplay around Australia."

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Music

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• Mzaza
• NFF
• National Folk Festival
• opening concert
• folk
• concert
• 2011
• Canberra
• EPIC