Majid Bekkas live in Waidhofen

Experience Majid Bekkas live on July 5th

Majid Bekkas will perform at Festival Waidhofen in Germany on July 5th, 2026. Bekkas is a Moroccan-born musician renowned for his innovative fusion of Gnawa music – a spiritual and musical tradition originating with formerly enslaved sub-Saharan Africans in Morocco – with jazz and contemporary influences. His compositions frequently incorporate traditional Gnawa instruments like the *guembri* (a three-stringed bass lute) and *qraqeb* (metal castanets), alongside piano, percussion, and other instruments common in jazz ensembles. Bekkas’s work often explores themes of spirituality, cultural exchange, and improvisation.

Festival Waidhofen is an annual multi-genre music festival held in Waidhofen an der Thaya, Lower Austria, near the German border. Established in 1994, it has grown to become a significant event within the region’s cultural calendar. The festival distinguishes itself by presenting a diverse program encompassing jazz, world music, blues, folk, and related genres. It consistently features both internationally recognized artists alongside emerging talents.