Saharari Kantari is a concert in support of the Sahrawi people, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness of this forgotten conflict and demonstrate support for the Sahrawi cause through music, marking half a century since Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara.
The concert will bring together more than fifteen artists performing songs dedicated specifically to Western Sahara. The lineup includes Eñaut Elorrieta, Mikel Urdangarin, Oreka TX, Itziar Ituño, Olaia Inziarte, Iker Lauroba, Esti Martinez, Fariba Sheikhan, and Postal Kolekzionistak, as well as dancer Sua Enparantza and bertsolari (Basque improvisational poet) Jon Maia. Two Sahrawi singers will also perform: Suilma Aali, with Aziza Brahim as a guest artist.
During the concert, there will also be a show of support for the Palestinian people, and to that end, we will have a special performance by two Palestinian artists: Ahmed & Nur.
This event is organized by Euskal Fondoa and the Association of Friends of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (RASD) of Álava, with the support of the Bilbao City Council and eLankidetza.