Press · Media
Selected stories.
Living archive.
Verified interviews, festival features, cultural partners and performances documenting Khalil Mounji’s work across Gnawa heritage and contemporary creation.
Festival feature · June 2026
Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du MondeMaâlem Khalil Mounji — Official Artist Profile
The official Essaouira festival biography presents Khalil as a musician, memory-bearer and committed advocate for Gnawa heritage.
Official festival · Read source ↗Festival report · 9 July 2026
Afropop WorldwideEssaouira Gnawa Festival Report 2026
An international editorial report from the 2026 festival programme, documenting Khalil Mounji among the participating maâlems and artists.
International media · Read source ↗Interview · Archive
MusicMapKhalil Mounji: promoting Gnawa culture in Casablanca
A dedicated interview about Gnaoua Culture, transmission and Khalil’s role in strengthening Gnawa visibility in Casablanca.
Editorial interview · Read source ↗Artist feature · Ongoing
Remix ↔ CultureKhalil Mounji — Gnawa musician and electronic explorer
A profile and fair-trade release page describing a practice shaped by field research, Gnawa masters and responsible remix culture.
Cultural partner · Read source ↗Festival programme · 18 April 2025
KorzoGnawa Lila — Khalil Mounji × Taxi Kabir
Korzo presents a contemporary lila in The Hague, connecting classic Gnawa rhythms with psychedelic electronica.
European venue · Read source ↗Upcoming live · 30 October 2026
Theater De RegentesKalimba Quartet: Khalil Mounji & Mbemba Diabaté
The official Holland Gnawa Festival listing presents the encounter between Gnawa trance and Mandingue kora tradition.
Official venue · Read source ↗
Press enquiries
Biography, interviews and high-resolution media
For interview requests, programming information, biographies and cleared high-resolution photographs, contact the artist directly.
contact@khalilmounji.com ↗