Moroccan folk singers, known as cheikha, are breaking societal norms and stigmas to preserve the country's cherished oral tradition of aita, a form of folk singing. Despite facing judgment and marginalization, these women sing about love, pain, and societal change, captivating audiences at weddings, festivals, and private events. Aita explores themes of triumphs, struggles, and unspoken dynamics, serving as a community's truth-tellers. The music scene in Morocco is also embracing Middle Eastern pop and rap, but aita's musicians and listeners remain confident that the tradition will endure.
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