Mariem Hassan: the Voice of the SaharaMariem Hassan is the voice of the Sahara - the voice of the desert. Adored by Saharawis living in exile, she is an iconic figure who gives hope to those still living in the territories occupied by Morocco.
With her prodigious voice and intelligence, Mariem has been able to bring Saharawi music up-to-date and make it accessible for 21st century audiences.
The film takes us through the highs and lows of Mariem's eventful life, revealing a courageous and enduring character and witnessing her artistic transformation into one of the most charismatic and respected figures of the world music scene.
Mariem will be performing at
Womadelaide in 2010.
Screens with...
Children of the Clouds
Carlos González, USA/Spain, 2008, 16 mins, Spanish and Hassaniya with English subtitles.
A short documentary about Morrocco's campaign of repression against Saharawi students.
