Casa Árabe contributes to the Iwa Fest in Melilla 

Once again, our institution is joining in on the celebration of this Festival of Diversity and Contemporary Culture by contributing to this fourth edition with a concert by the Tunisian band Ghoula. The performance took place on Saturday, September 27, alongside Bombino, Califato 3/4 and Talvin Singh. 

Iwa Fest is meant to act as a space for the convergence of different forms of cultural expression from around the Mediterranean, with a diverse program of activities that combines film, literature and music every year. 

Ghoula is a Tunisian producer, composer and musician who mixes Maghrebi albums with hip hop, electronic pop and genres ranging from D&B and jungle to acid techno. His work masterfully blends North African musical heritage with beat culture, creating hypnotic performances packed with energy, cultural diversity and immersive soundscapes. 

The collaboration between Casa Árabe and Iwa Fest dates back to 2023, when the festival presented performances by Disco Makrout and Rust Duo at Casa Árabe’s garden in Madrid, and Casa Árabe collaborated in organizing a film series as part of the second edition of the festival. In the summer of 2024, Iwa Fest brought the performers Joubantouja and Req Teq in to the Casa Árabe garden. In Melilla, Casa Árabe contributed with the performance by Acid Arab DJ set. 

Listen to Ghoula’s playlist: