Mariem Hassan, the voice of the Sahara

01/01/2007

Mariem Hassan is the voice of the Sahara, the voice of the desert. Worshipped by the Saharaui in exile, Mariem Hassan inspires hope to those who still live in the territories occupied by Morocco. An intelligent woman with an awe-inspiring voice, she has managed to take traditional Saharaui music to the XXI century. As we watch the documentary, we’ll see how Mariem overcomes all obstacles with courage and perseverance. And we’ll also see how her artistic trajectory has turned her into one of the most charismatic and respected voices of the present musical panorama.