Brahim El Mazned (Morocco)
Brahim has been serving as the Artistic Director of the Timitar Festival of World Music since 2004. This festival, primarily dedicated to Amazigh culture and global folk music, has gained worldwide recognition under his leadership and has evolved into a significant event in the world music scene, attracting approximately half a million spectators annually. In 2014, Brahim El Mazned introduced Visa For Music (VFM), the inaugural festival and professional music market exclusively focused on the music industry in Africa and the Middle East. This annual event, held in November in Rabat, Morocco, has since played a pivotal role in promoting regional music talent and fostering industry connections.Brahim’s remarkable contributions led to his selection as one of the top 100 leaders in sustainable cultural development worldwide, as featured in the “Les Aventuriers de la Culture” Guide to Cultural Diversity.Furthermore, as a member of the EU/UNESCO Bank of Expertise for the period 2019-2026, and with several years of experience as an expert in cultural policy and creative industries at UNESCO, Brahim El Mazned also serves as a jury member and artistic advisor for numerous cultural events both in Morocco and on the global stage.
