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born 1978

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.

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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.

I write and compose my songs, and then I arrange them in consultation with the musicians I work with.

I am honored to take on this role with UNAIDS and am committed to supporting the fight against HIV in Morocco.

My stage outfits are a blend of fabrics and accessories inspired by Morocco’s traditional crafts, Africa and anywhere the music takes me.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Oum (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.