Maemo is the music project of Swiss-born, half-Moroccan singer Malika Alaoui, now based in Berlin. Malika toured the world for four years as the lead singer of the Alegría show by Cirque du Soleil before founding Maemo,
a project that symbolizes her unwavering pursuit of creative expression and artistic freedom.
Described as “Afropean Nomad Chanson,” Maemo is a five-piece band with Malika as the primary composer and lyricist. The band members include:
- Malika Alaoui (CH/MA): Lead vocals and percussion (bendir, glockenspiel, guiro, shakers)
- Modi Lafta (DE/IQ): Flute (nay, kaval)
- Gábor Hartyáni (HU): Cello, back vocals
- George Birkett (UK): Guitar, back vocals
- Matteo Bowinkelmann (DE): percussion (surdo, congas, bendir, karkabas, calebasse...)
Maemo’s songs are performed in French, Creole, Moroccan Arabic (Darija), and invented languages. The music is deeply rooted in the sounds of Northern and Western Africa, Caribbean rhythms, blues, and jazz, while also incorporating elements of French chanson, Eastern and Central European Gypsy traditions, poetic circus music. and even touches of ancestral voices influences.
Spontaneous and authentic, Maemo’s sound is an emotional journey blending intense joy with deep melancholy —like a cry from the heart.
Ultimately, Maemo is an ode to life, celebrating the beauty of the present moment.
These are links to our website and social medial that you can add somewhere:
Website:
https://www.maemomusic.com/home.html
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/maemo.music/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/maemomusic/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Maemomusic
Doors: 19:00 | Show: 20:00
EP cover:
Artwork by Felicitas Arnold
Graphic design by Mirella Frenzel
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- This Sunday, 15th June, 08:00 pm, SYNESTHESIA in Berlin
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- This month, 27th June, 07:00 pm, 48 STUNDEN NEUKÖLLN FESTIVAL in Berlin
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