Artists

Mariem Labidi

Mariem Labidi is a Tunisian-Argentinian singer, composer, translator, and sound designer. A passionate polyglot, she sings in several Arabic dialects as well as in Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese. Her career is marked by boundless creativity, deep commitment, and a unique blend of rootedness in Arab and Mediterranean cultures. In 2016, she became the first Arab singer to perform in the prestigious Salón de los Pasos Perdidos at the Argentine National Congress, opening the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This achievement reflects both her artistic talent and her engagement with Arab and Latin American cultures.

Mariem Labidi

Azal Residency

Azal (أ زل) is an original music project born from the desire to explore the voice in its most organic, fragile, and intimate dimension: breath. Led by singer and composer Mariem Labidi, this sonic concept examines the symbolic and emotional power of breath in the Sufi tradition, with the aim of reinterpreting and reinventing it through a contemporary approach. 
Alongside her, Bahia El Bacha (cello and voice), Mohamed Ben Salha (ney flute), and Steven Fougères (guitar) bring their instruments to life, transforming these ancient verses into music that is deeply rooted in the present and profoundly moving. 
Together, the four artists create an original repertoire at the crossroads of improvisation, poetry, and spirituality.

Azal Residency