Moroccan King Mourns Passing of Iconic Folk Singer Hajja El Hamdaouia at 91

Through the members of the singer’s family, the Moroccan sovereign expresses to her loved ones and fans, as well as to the national artistic community, his heartfelt condolences and sincere compassion following the disappearance of the icon of the Moroccan Aïta art. Mohammed VI emphasizes that he remembers her as a pioneer, one who dedicated her life to the service of this ancestral popular musical genre that she consolidated over the decades as a component of the national cultural heritage thanks to her excellent performance.

He states that he shares the family’s feelings following this painful loss that has afflicted the national artistic scene as a whole. The king says he remembers with consideration the sincere feelings of love and loyalty that the deceased had for the Alaouite Throne. She demonstrated fervent patriotism through the use of the art of Aïta, from a young age, as a means of resistance to colonialism, thus embodying her attachment to the constants of the Nation.

King Mohammed VI implores the Almighty to grant the family of the late Hajja El Hamdaouia patience and comfort, and to amply reward the deceased for her great contribution to art and for the loyal services rendered to her homeland.