CABRA: ASMÂA HAMZAOUI & BNAT TIMBOUKTOU X TRIO ZEYTOUNA

🇩🇪 German

CABRA invites you to an evening of music featuring two extraordinary ensembles: ASMÂA HAMZAOUI & BNAT TIMBOUKTOU from Morocco and TRIO ZEYTOUNA from Freiburg/Strasbourg, performing Arabic music from across the Maghreb and the Middle East. 

ASMÂA HAMZAOUI was the first woman to perform an official Gnawa concert in Morocco with her own band, paving the way for many other women to join this centuries-old Moroccan musical tradition. With her all-female band BNAT TIMBOUKTOU, she brings a captivating, spiritual sound to the stage: guembri, qraqeb, and a voice that gets under your skin—often described as “desert blues.” Following their acclaimed debut *Oulad Lghaba* (nominated for a Songlines Music Award), their second album, *L’bnat*, was released in 2024
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Three voices, countless instruments, one shared passion: TRIO ZEYTOUNA is dedicated to Arabic music in all its traditions, from the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara in the Maghreb, across both banks of the Nile and the Levant, to the Tigris and Euphrates. Charlène Ploner (vocals, double bass), Issam Azzi (vocals, oud), and Ahmed Abdelali (vocals, frame drums, bouzouki) perform a rousing, groovy repertoire that is rooted in tradition yet full of life.

CABRA has been working on this evening for almost a year and is very excited to finally present both acts live in Basel.

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Location: Gannet, Basel

Program:
Starting at 6:00 p.m., a culinary warm-up by the fire featuring Moroccan specialties (free for everyone)

Doors open: 7:00 p.m.
Concerts begin: 8:00 p.m. (with ticket)

Tickets: regular PRE 30.
, at the box office 35.
, discounted tickets available with valid ID

Followed by: CABRA Jam Session by the fire (free for everyone)

French

ASMÂA HAMZAOUI & BNAT TIMBOUKTOU X TRIO ZEYTOUNA in Basel | Gnawa & Arabic Music

CABRA invites you to a concert evening featuring two exceptional ensembles: ASMÂA HAMZAOUI & BNAT TIMBOUKTOU from Morocco and TRIO ZEYTOUNA from Fribourg/Strasbourg, performing Arabic music from across the Maghreb and the Middle East. ASMÂA HAMZAOUI was the first woman to give an official Gnawa concert with her own group in Morocco, paving the way for many other women in this centuries-old Moroccan musical tradition. With her all-female band BNAT TIMBOUKTOU, she offers a spellbinding and spiritual sound: guembri, qraqeb, and a voice that pierces your soul—often described as “desert blues.” Following her acclaimed debut album “Oulad Lghaba” (nominated for a Songlines Music Award), her second album, “L’bnat,” was released in 2024.

Three voices, a multitude of instruments, a shared passion: TRIO ZEYTOUNA is dedicated to Arabic music in all its traditions, from the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara to the Maghreb, across both banks of the Nile and the Levant, all the way to the Tigris and the Euphrates. Charlène Ploner (vocals, double bass), Issam Azzi (vocals, oud), and Ahmed Abdelali (vocals, frame drums, bouzouki) perform a lively, groovy repertoire that is rooted in tradition yet remains very much alive. CABRA has spent nearly a full year preparing for this event and is thrilled to finally present both groups live in Basel.

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Location: Gannet, Basel

Starting at 6:00 p.m. (before the concerts): a culinary experience by the fire featuring Moroccan specialties

Doors open: 7:00 p.m.
Show starts: 8:00 p.m.
Followed by: CABRA Jam Session by the fire

Tickets: advance sale 30 CHF, at the door 35 CHF; reduced-rate tickets available upon presentation of a valid
supporting document

English

ASMÂA HAMZAOUI & BNAT TIMBOUKTOU X TRIO ZEYTOUNA in Basel | Gnawa & Arabic Music

CABRA invites you to a concert evening featuring two extraordinary ensembles: ASMÂA HAMZAOUI & BNAT TIMBOUKTOU from Morocco and TRIO ZEYTOUNA from Freiburg/Strasbourg, presenting Arabic music from across the Maghreb and the Middle East. ASMÂA HAMZAOUI was the first woman to give an official Gnawa concert with her own band in Morocco, paving the way for many more women in this centuries-old Moroccan musical tradition. With her all-female band BNAT TIMBOUKTOU, she brings a captivating, spiritual sound to the stage: guembri, qraqeb, and a voice that gets under your skin—often described as “desert blues.” Following her acclaimed debut album “Oulad Lghaba” (nominated for a Songlines Music Award), her second album “L’bnat” was released in 2024. Three voices, countless instruments, one shared passion: TRIO ZEYTOUNA is dedicated to Arabic music in all its traditions, from the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara in the Maghreb, across both banks of the Nile and the Levant, to the Tigris and Euphrates. Charlène Ploner (vocals, double bass), Issam Azzi (vocals, oud), and Ahmed Abdelali (vocals, frame drums, bouzouki) perform a compelling, groovy repertoire rooted in tradition—
, it remains very much alive.

CABRA has been working on this event for almost a year and is thrilled to finally present both acts live in Basel.

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Venue: Gannet, Basel

Starting at 6 p.m. (before the concerts): a culinary warm-up by the fireside featuring Moroccan specialties by
Fatima and friends
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets: presale CHF 30, at the door CHF 35; discounted tickets available with valid ID

Afterward: CABRA Jam Session by the fire