Aza

Fattah Abbou and Mohamed Aoualou are Moroccan musicians, playing a sound unique to their region. They formed the band AZA six years ago, giving it a name that is the symbol of the Amazigh, or Berber people of North Africa.

On their debut recording, Marikan, recorded in their new home of Santa Cruz, California, the band takes the listener on a journey through the music of Berber culture. Fattah and Mohamed provide the stirring vocals, while complex harmonies and traditional instruments of African music are married to a quartet of talented western musicians. While the band acknowledges influences from across the globe, the ultimate goal is to persevere in creating a new and unique style. Latest CD:“Marikan”(2003 Certain Moment Publishing)

Feature first aired on 12/09/06
Song clips: “Sidi Daoud”, “Zrigh”, “Azul”