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Oum, born Oum El Ghaït Ben Essahraoui in Casablanca, is a Moroccan singer, songwriter, and cultural ambassador whose music blends Sahraoui roots, Gnawa, Arabic poetry, soul, jazz, and subtle electronic textures. Initially poised for a career in architecture, she embraced music, rising through Morocco’s Nayda movement and singing primarily in Darija, a language that amplifies the lyrical depth of her work. Internationally acclaimed albums like Soul of Morocco, Zarabi, and Daba showcase her genre-defying artistry, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary innovation. Her music addresses feminism, spirituality, environmentalism, and collective unity, reflecting Moroccan heritage while resonating globally. Recorded across Morocco, the Sahara, and Berlin, her work fuses tradition with contemporary innovation. Firmly Moroccan and African yet worldly in outlook, Oum uses music as a vehicle for healing, connection, and reflection, offering audiences not just songs but a philosophy of resilience, presence, and shared humanity.
HALS2022 • AlbumTracks: 7 Daba2019 • AlbumTracks: 12 Zarabi2016 • AlbumTracks: 10 Soul of Morocco2013 • AlbumTracks: 9 ليقام2009 • AlbumTracks: 8 LIKOUM - The EP2009 • EPTracks: 4 Flstyn2026 • SingleTracks: 1 Anawyyak2025 • SingleTracks: 1 Lalla2025 • SingleTracks: 1 Daba Live in Marrakech2024 • SingleTracks: 1 Lagrimas Negras Live in Marrakech2024 • SingleTracks: 1 Lik Live in Marrakech2024 • SingleTracks: 1 Hal 22021 • SingleTracks: 1 Daba2019 • SingleTracks: 1 Record Label associated with Oum - past and current. 