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This live performance was recorded at Viljandi Folk Music Festival in Estonia, 2025. Originally recorded in 2020, "Takrust" is a profound expression of cultural preservation and identity, rooted in the Amazigh (Berber) heritage of North Africa. Sung in Tamazight, an indigenous language, the song conveys themes of resilience, memory, and the enduring power of ancestral voices amidst the challenges of globalization.

Through this performance, Nora Gharyéni invites a global audience to engage with the rich cultural narratives embedded in Amazigh music. The piece transcends language barriers, illustrating music’s universal capacity to connect people across diverse histories and geographies.

This performance was made in the framework of Ethno Estonia, a program by Ethno World that brings together musicians from diverse folk traditions around the world.

Composed by Nora Gharyéni

🔴About Nora Gharyéni
Nora Gharyéni is a Tunisian and Tamazight singer-songwriter, musician, and cultural advocate dedicated to preserving Amazigh heritage through music and artistic expression. Her work blends traditional North African sounds with contemporary influences, creating a bridge between ancestral narratives and modern identities. Through her music, she conveys messages of peace, tolerance, diversity, and cultural dialogue, using art as a tool for connection and social change.

🔵About Viljandi Folk Music Festival
"Viljandi Folk Music Festival has become one of the largest of its kind in the Baltic and Nordic countries. The festival, held every July in Viljandi Castle Hills and city centre, is a celebration of tradition, heritage, and local identity. Originating in the early 1990s, it embraces spiritual values developed over centuries, adapting them to contemporary life. Its aim is to keep traditions alive, strengthen national character, and invigorate our musical mother tongue."

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