Moroccan Vocalist, American Musicians and Cultural Exchange

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01/02/10

Free Joomla Extensions Moroccan Vocalist Karima Skalli  who performs both Classical Arabic titles such and Moroccan Andalusian music has been performing in the US  with the Multicultural Mesto Orchestra...

Moroccan American Community celebrates Social Activist Aicha Chenna

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11/09/09

Following Aicha Chenna's win of the Opus Prize this year. The Washington Moroccan Club has organized a community event that hosted, thanked and celebrated Ms Ech Chenna's lifetime work and her recent recognition by the Opus Prize jury. Ms. Chenna, the founder of the Moroccan Feminine Solidarity Association,  encouraged the community to organize and become more active in support of the needy in Morocco. She said " why would not we add another "million dollar" contribution from the community to help various social actions".

Changing Women’s Realities in Morocco: Aicha Ech-Channa

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10/27/09

On November 9, Georgetown University celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of Aicha Ech-Channa, a Muslim Moroccan woman who has earned wide respect for her advocacy of human and civil rights for single mothers and their children. She is a finalist for the Opus Prize, a one-million dollar faith-based humanitarian award, the winner to be announced November 4.

Moroccan Diva Karima Skalli performs in concert in Detroit, Michigan

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10/19/09

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Internationally renowned Moroccan Diva Karima Skalli and the 50 piece Mesto orchetra performed at the Detroit Max Fisher Music center for the Arab American National Museum 6th annual Gala.
Ms. Skali, a native of fes, Morocco gave a stellar performance of mostly classical Arabic music titles from artists such as smahan, farid al attrach, oum khaltoum, fairouz and others.

4th Annual Moroccan-American Coalition Covention in Washington

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10/15/09

Souad Adlani annual convention of the Moroccan American Coalition (MAC), held over last weekend under the theme "Connect, Inspire, Grow", wrapped up late Sunday in Washington, in an optimistic tone, coupled with a clear will to unite the voice of the Moroccan-American community. Aware that unity is strength, the organizers of the two-day meeting, as well as participants from different regions of the U.S., underscored the importance of endeavoring to better know one another and to make efforts in a context of alliance.Aziz El Madi, co-director of the Boston-based "Volunteer Morocco" association, thinks the 4th MAC Convention is an "important" initiative, and believes the coalition should include other Moroccan associations.

Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Awards gala

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04/29/09

More than 700 guests attended the 11th annual Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Awards gala on April 23rd. it was hosted by the Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF).  The event was sponsored in part by the Moroccan American Center.
The black tie affair began with opening remarks from Assistant to the President Valerie Jarrett who transmitted greetings from president Obama and a promise to treat this community and all communities on an equal footing.

Queen Noor of Jordan was on hand to present the Halaby Award for public service to Algerian American Dr. Zerhouni.
The awardees were The Marshall Legacy Institute, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and Michael Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. and Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni , former NIH Director.
The participation of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, whose family has Lebanese roots, and Jarrett, who was born in Iran, represents a warmer and more open attitude toward Arab-Americans by the  Obama administration.

Moroccan American Kids Seek the White House

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03/27/09

It is afternoon and I am at the Mclean Community Center in VA to attend an event.  As soon as I set a foot in the room, I am already exchanging hugs with faces I had not seen for months if not years, and hellos with individuals I meet for the first time.  In the middle of the room, there are tables lined up with about 32 kids, age ranging from 2 to 14 years old, who are drawing with crayons.  Some of them are demanding that their parents check on their work for approval while others are adamant that their parents do not even peek at their crafts.  MBTV was busy interviewing kids and capturing these moments.  On the far left corner of the room, there is a table with juices, water, and various types of cookies.

Hamid Kachmar's "Intricacies"

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03/26/09

Hamid Kachmar, a Moroccan born painter is now featured in an exhibition entitled "Intricacies"  at the Parish gallery in Washington, DC Mr. Kachmar is a multifaceted, internationally trained artist of indigenous Moroccan Amazigh ancestry.  His materials and techniques evoke metaphors, moods, and expressions from where he grew up and what he experienced during his studies and travels.

B'net Houariyat at Kennedy Ctr

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03/08/09

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