Abda by Aita Mon Amour
With Abda, their debut album, Widad Mjama, a pioneer of Moroccan female rap, and Khalil Epi, a key figure in Arabic electronic music, transcend musical boundaries. Together, they reinterpret Aïta — a rural blues sung by the cheikhates in Morocco’s fertile plains — with modern electronic textures.
Inspired by the Abda region, the birthplace of this traditional style, the 9-track album blends boldness with deep respect for its roots, creating a vibrant bridge between past and present. Already celebrated on stage with over 80 performances worldwide, Abda offers a unique musical journey, honoring the richness of heritage while embracing captivating modernity.
Tracklist
| 1. | Radouni | 6:07 |
| 2. | Ammela | 5:36 |
| 3. | L’wed l’wed | 5:29 |
| 4. | l’Hdawiyet | 5:17 |
| 5. | Kebet El Kheyl | 5:50 |
| 6. | Sidi Hmed | 6:10 |
| 7. | Dami | 5:15 |
| 8. | Chalini | 4:08 |
| 9. | Hajti fi Grini | 6:08 |
Credits
Composed by Khalil Epi & Widad Mjama
Produced by Regarts & Shouka
Mixed by Riadh Feddini
Mastered by Dubplates & Mastering
License
All rights reserved.
Aïta Mon Amour, the duo formed by Widad Mjama, a pioneer of female rap in Morocco, and Khalil Epi, a key figure in the Arab electronic scene, offers a bold, modern take on Aïta—a rural blues tradition carried by the Chikhates, women singers and guardians of a centuries-old practice. Blending electronic music and tradition, this project takes us on a mesmerizing journey through Moroccan culture.