Singer-songwriter & folk
Asmâa Hamzaoui / Bnat Timbouktou / Aynur
About
What to expect
Asmâa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou bring a catchy variant of spiritual desert blues, with the guembri, Hamzaoui’s voice and qraqeb central.
Aynur is regarded as one of the most iconic voices in contemporary Kurdish music, linking Kurdish and Alevi roots with Western influences.
- Hamzaoui is regarded as Gnawa's leading female ambassador.
- Female Gnawa musicians are rare.
- They are part of a new Gnawa generation.
- Hamzaoui grew up in Casablanca with Gnawa music.
- Her father encouraged her to form Bnat Timbouktou.
- L’bnat (2024) covers female traditions and spirits.
- Hamzaoui preserves and changes Gnawa.
- Aynur returns four years after her sold-out concert.
- Worked with Yo-Yo Ma and Silk Road Ensemble.
- Aynur has a powerful voice and intense storytelling.
Questions
When does Asmâa Hamzaoui / Bnat Timbouktou / Aynur start and end?
Asmâa Hamzaoui / Bnat Timbouktou / Aynur runs Saturday, 5 December 2026, 20:00 until 23:55.
Where is Asmâa Hamzaoui / Bnat Timbouktou / Aynur?
Asmâa Hamzaoui / Bnat Timbouktou / Aynur takes place at DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus, Desguinlei 25, Antwerpen.
What music is featured?
The description mentions Gnawa music and spiritual desert blues from Asmâa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou.
Aynur is described as one of the most iconic voices in contemporary Kurdish music.
For over 25 years, she has renewed the musical landscape by connecting Kurdish folk traditions with Western influences.
She worked with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.
Her powerful voice and storytelling bring Kurdish and Alevi roots to an international audience.
What instruments are mentioned?
The guembri, a percussive lute, is central.
Hamzaoui’s voice and the rhythmic qraqeb are also central.
Is there a booking link?
The listing does not include a booking or registration link.
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Getting there
DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus, Desguinlei 25, 2018 Antwerpen, Antwerpen, BE
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