The Festival au Désert in Mali is one of the most iconic celebrations of desert blues. Since its debut in January 2001 near Timbuktu, the festival has become a global symbol of how music can thrive even in the most remote landscapes. Taking place under the vast...
The Africa Festival Würzburg is Germany’s largest celebration of African culture, and the guitar has played a defining role in its performances. Since its creation in 1989, the festival has welcomed thousands of visitors each year, combining music, dance, film, and...
The Gnaoua World Music Festival has been held in Essaouira, Morocco, since 1998. Known as one of the country’s most important cultural events, it brings together traditional Gnaoua music with a wide range of global influences. Each year, the festival transforms the...
The Festival Guitare Mosaïque in Casablanca is one of Morocco’s most inspiring cultural events. It brings together Moroccan and international guitarists to showcase the guitar as a universal symbol of creativity and dialogue. Since its creation, the festival has...
The Les Cordes Pincées festival in Rabat is one of Morocco’s leading international music events. Dedicated to plucked-string instruments, it celebrates the diversity of sounds from classical guitar, flamenco, oud, mandolin, and traditional African lutes. Since its...
The Festival International Talguit’art in Agadir is one of Morocco’s most vibrant celebrations of music. Held in the city’s coastal setting, the festival honors the guitar in all its forms—acoustic, electric, flamenco, and traditional. Since its creation, the event...
The du World Music Festival began in 2011 as part of Dubai’s vision to expand its cultural landscape. Running from February 26 to March 25, the event took place at iconic venues such as the Burj Khalifa steps and The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence. Organized by the...
Early Life and Musical Beginnings Stef Burns (born 1959 in Oakland, California) is an American rock guitarist admired for his technical mastery and energetic stage presence. He grew up listening to classic rock bands that fueled his passion for the guitar. By his...
Early Life and First Steps in Jazz Guitar Franco Cerri, born on January 29, 1926, in Milan, became one of the most influential Italian jazz guitarists of the 20th century. He started playing the guitar at the age of 17 and quickly developed a personal style inspired...
Early Life and Musical Beginnings Bebo Ferra (born in Cagliari, 1962) is an Italian jazz guitarist, composer, and educator whose work has left a lasting mark on both Italian and European jazz. He began playing guitar at the age of nine, developing an early passion for...