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Driss El Maloumi brings a new light to tradition, blending Berber rhythms, Mediterranean accents and the elegance of chamber music.<br \/>\nTo make this creation an exceptional moment, he will be joined by distinguished guests: Ballak\u00e9 Sissoko (3MA) on kora and Vardan Hovanissian on duduk.<br \/>\nMore than a concert, this is a sensory journey, a moment suspended in time where virtuosity fades into the background, giving way to pure emotion and the power of connection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let yourself be carried away by the spellbinding world of Driss El Maloumi, a true master of the oud. Together with the Brussels-based musicians of the Watar Quintet, the Moroccan artist invites us on an inner journey, where East and West meet and intertwine with grace. 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