Oum (singer)

Oum El Ghaït Benessahraoui ( born 18 April 1978) in Casablanca, Morocco), better known as Oum is a singer-songwriter of modern Moroccan popular music. Performing and recording both in North Africa and in Europe, she mixes hassani, jazz, gospel, soul, afrobeat and Sufi musical influences in her songs. Quotes I am honored to take on this role with UNAIDS and am committed to supporting the fight against HIV in Morocco. As an artist, I have a platform to reach many people. It is my duty to use my voice to advocate for people living with and affected by HIV who are often unheard. UNAIDS appoints the artist OUM as National Goodwill Ambassador in Morocco, retrieved on November 04, 2024 My stage outfits are a blend of fabrics and accessories inspired by Morocco’s traditional crafts, Africa and anywhere the music takes me. Inspiration moves in us when we are touched, moved. The inspiration comes from the people I encounter, and those with whom I evolve. It also comes in elements, areas and aspects of nature and the universe beyond us. I write and compose my songs, and then I arrange them in consultation with the musicians I work with. The Moroccan fusion singer Oum External links Category:1978 births Category:Living people Category:Singer-songwriters Category:Women singers Category:Women from Morocco