Nayda! Track by Track

1. Gnawa Beat

Welcome to the truth that can be told without any fear.
Who tells the story of the suffering of the citizens
And history the crooks who destroy the country…

‘Gnawa Beat’ is a song that denounces the corruption and disloyal actions of certain officials, to the detriment of many societies.

2. Ila Mata

A fear that grew inside us
that has led us astray from the straight path
A disease that has affected everyone
and destroyed the earth with everything on it.

‘Ila Mata’ is inspired by the Tunisian poet Anis Shoshan. The lyrics aim to awaken the sleeping consciousness of individuals indoctrinated by racist statements and who consider some humans superior to others. It is a call to search for what can unite us instead of going towards everything that divides us.

4. Glibi

This is my heart and this is its story
He loved you without any limits
The creator’s above the universe
Who decided we’d meet one day

‘Glibi’ is a love letter addressed to the beloved in the way of Mauritanian poetry called ‘Tebraa’ — the love poetry of the Sahrawi woman, also present in some regions of South of Morocco.

5. Oudelali

Love flows from heaven, drop by drop
Heals wounds and refreshes the air, my beloved
Listen and try to read between the lines,
You’re the one who stole my mind beyond my control, my beloved

‘Oudelali’ is a song about ‘true love’ — the one that transcends us.

7. Africa Manayo

Bambaraoui, Houssaoui, Foulani, Soudani
Do not allow the submission anymore
Africa Manayo

‘Africa Manayo’ means ‘Africa united’, and the song refers to the riches of Africa — Kenya’s gold, Ivorian cocoa, Libyan oil, etc. These are exploited by some of its dictators and ex-colonists, who deplete its wealth and exploit workers (including children), making the population live in extreme poverty and deplorable living conditions.

The Bambara and Haoussa are ancient African tribes evoked in traditional Moroccan Gnawa songs. Their presence in this song is a reference to any loyal African citizen who stands up against submission.

8. Yemma

Oh mother darling
You’re the woman of my heart,
O how much you have suffered
Always, you’ve been patient, you cried,
How many times have you been betrayed?
There’s so much you’ve had to endure
I love you.

‘Yemma’ is a vibrant tribute to all mothers who have devoted themselves — body and soul — to the education of their children, sometimes forgetting themselves, sometimes even allowing the intolerable.

10. Bab L’ Bluz

Welcome to all
I bring incense and benzoin for the special guests
Welcome to all
We all raise our hands
We celebrate with Bab L’ Bluz

Bab L’ Bluz is a sound inspired by the melodies of the desert as well as the practices of hospitality present in traditional and convivial societies, where doors remain open for the neighbours and where musical gatherings are always appreciated, generally around a meal where everyone is invited to play percussion, sing or dance.