<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">In the mid-1970s, during the political, cultural, and social transformations that Morocco witnessed, a musical band was born, taking on the task of reviving the Moroccan folk singing heritage, while adding a contemporary vision and a renewed youthful spirit. This band became an expressive voice of the people's conscience and a mirror reflecting their aspirations and hopes. It is not just a musical band, but an artistic and cultural phenomenon that played a role in shaping the features of an important phase in the history of American music. Follow us to learn more details.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Connect with your favorite stars easier and faster with a special <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">social networking app</a> that allows you to exchange messages and photos with ease.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Jil Jilala band</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is one of the most prominent Moroccan musical groups, founded in 1972 by Moulay Taher Al-Asbahani, a native of Marrakesh. He is known for his resonant voice and his outstanding ability to perform complex maqams and original Moroccan songs, which helped him earn the title of Maestro of the Jil Jilala Group. The group also collaborated with Moroccan director Tayeb Al-Saddiki as part of the group's commitment to developing Andalusian music and Moroccan folk songs, while employing them to serve social and political issues through the use of percussion and string instruments.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Musical beginnings that made history</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> To begin to gain fame and great popularity, especially after her first song, which was titled “Al Kalam Al Marasa’”, which constituted an important turning point in her artistic career. This transformation was evident during her concert held on October 7, 1972, on the stage of Mohammed V Theater in Rabat, where the event was broadcast live on Moroccan television. The band was warmly received by the audience, becoming one of the largest bands not only within Morocco, but also in the Arab world and the entire world. She received an invitation from the Royal Palace to perform in front of King Hassan II, who opened the doors of the palace to the band and made its members permanent guests there, which qualified them to participate in many festivals in European, Asian and American countries and obtain many diverse awards.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content that</a> you can't find anywhere else, and enjoy benefits you can't miss with Special, the most popular site in the world. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:466/556;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/f3d6562e-de05-4dac-8d0b-0844f87a6589.jpg" alt="Jil Jilala band"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Members of the band Jil Jilala</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Jil Jilala band emerged through the initiative of the Moroccan poet Mohammed Shahrman, and its works were characterized by a bold critical approach to some popular proverbs. The members of this band are:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> My master Tahir al-Isfahani.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mustafa Baqbou.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hassan Miftah.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Abdul Karim Qasabji.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mohammed Al-Darham.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mahmoud Al-Saadi.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hamid Al-Zougi.</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Each member of the band has played a major role in its success and rise to this position. The songs are written, composed, and sung within the band. The band lost three of its most important members, namely Hamid Al-Zougi, Mahmoud Al-Saadi, and most recently, the best member of the band, Moulay Al-Taher Al-Asbahani, in May 2023.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Songs immortalized by the Moroccan audience for the band</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Here are the most prominent songs performed by the Jil Jilala band:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The ship.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The song received a huge audience response, with around 7,100 views and 138 likes on Anghami.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The song "Shame on My Father" has been widely admired, with the song being uploaded more than 2,900 times on Sam3na and 11,900 views on Anghami, along with 222 likes, indicating its popularity among listeners.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Wolf of the forest.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> We were you.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> I am injured, my people.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In dire straits</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> haunted heart</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Studded speech.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> O Allah, bless the Prophet, the rider of Buraq.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Naker Al Hassan is one of the songs that achieved a large number of listens on many platforms, as it reached about 50 thousand listeners on Shazam.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Men of God is one of the songs that caught the attention of many. A day after its release, it achieved around 177 thousand views on Zakaria Al-Ghafouli’s official YouTube channel, and it also garnered 130 thousand views in the first hours of its release.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Eyes my eyes.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ya Lutf Allah Al-Khafi is one of the songs that achieved the highest viewership rate, as it reached nearly one million views in a few days of its release.</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Discover the world of social media differently with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">the Social Media app</a> , a new experience for following your favorite news.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Successes and awards at the local and international levels</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Jil Jilala band has received numerous awards throughout their artistic career in recognition of their achievements and efforts. The most notable of these awards are:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> They won first prize in 1986 at the Tokyo African Song Festival, demonstrating their great success in presenting Moroccan songs on the international stage.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In 1975, the band won the Green March Festival Award in recognition of their participation in the celebration of the Green March, a significant historical event in Morocco.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The band participated in the Lebanese Image Festival, presenting many musical performances and winning the admiration of the audience, which led to them being honored at this festival, reflecting the appreciation of their contribution to Arab culture. </li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:640/480;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/48b1725c-a45d-4456-9b72-10ab416579fd.jpg" alt="Jil Jilala band"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Jil Jilala: From the voice of the people to a guest of the royal palace</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Jil Jilala band is one of the most famous Moroccan artistic bands that has left a deep impact on the Moroccan people’s conscience since its founding, as it has influenced the Moroccan people in the following ways:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Expressing people's concerns, most of their songs addressed many topics such as injustice, poverty, alienation, and freedom, thus becoming a voice for the popular classes.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Reviving folk heritage, this band revived Aita, Malhoun, and Sufi chants, but in a contemporary musical form.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> National spirit as they released many national songs that strengthened national belonging.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Participating in cultural change by transforming simple entertainment art into meaningful songs.</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Discover the most beautiful <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles">celebrity collectibles</a> through Special, which showcases the most famous items owned by stars and celebrities around the world.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In the end, the Jil Jilala band remains not just a musical band, but a group that illustrates the spirit of the Moroccan people by presenting a number of songs that embody dreams, reality, hope and pain, and thus it was able to leave a mark in the hearts and minds of the masses.</p>