Carthage Music Days return in Tunisia

The Carthage Music Days, or JMC, have returned to Tunis for their eleventh edition after nearly two years of being on hold. The festival is a major event in the country's cultural calendar, drawing music lovers from across the region.

Young audience reconnects with festival

The festival's audience, predominantly young people, has rediscovered their favorite artists. The event has rekindled interest in live music performances and brought back a sense of community among fans.

VIPA performs new album at Opera Theatre

At the Opera Theatre in the City of Culture, rapper VIPA performed his latest album OBOS live, accompanied by twenty musicians. The concert attracted a full audience of 1,800 people, showing strong support for the artist.

VIPA reflects on audience's role in music

VIPA, whose real name is Kaïs Kekli, described his album One Band One Sound as a collective effort that needed the audience to be complete. He expressed gratitude for the public's presence, calling them an essential part of the performance.

Metal band Saharage presents new project

Another stage at the festival featured the metal band Saharage, who unveiled their project Apex Africa. The band blends overdriven guitars with African musical elements, creating a unique sound that appeals to younger audiences.

Saharage explains album's themes

Saharage's bassist and singer, Zaher Ben Abdallah, explained that their music tells the story of an imagined, apocalyptic future where a tribe resists technological advancement by returning to traditional practices like voodoo cults.

Molka Aouij highlights Tunisian roots

Singer, dancer, and actress Molka Aouij performed Back To My Roots, a show that combines Arabic music, electro, and pop with dance and visual storytelling. Her performance celebrates Tunisian culture and its artistic potential.

Molka Aouij honors her heritage

Molka Aouij, daughter of Tunisian diva Amina Fakhet, said her show was inspired by Tunisia and aimed to highlight the country's artists and performers. Her work reflects a deep connection to her roots and the broader Tunisian artistic scene.

Festival showcases local talent

The eleventh edition of the Carthage Music Days featured fifteen countries and twenty-six projects selected from 378 applications. At least 60% of the participating artists were Tunisian, emphasizing the festival's support for the local music scene.