Maktaba Moments: Meryem Saci
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On the eve of the release of her new album, "Journey," Meryem offered us an intimate album listening session, acoustic performance and conversation around the themes of displacement, identity, and finding our way back home.
On the eve of the release of her new album, Journey, Meryem offered us an intimate album listening session, acoustic performance and conversation around the themes of displacement, identity, and finding our way back home.
Meryem Saci is a singer, songwriter and emcee with a vibrant vocal range that reflects the diverse influences of her upbringing. Born and raised in Algiers, Meryem was surrounded by a mix of musical influences, from jazz, to chaabi, to soul. She knew from a young age that she had a gift for music, but it’s only once she arrived to Canada that she really started to hone her craft. She's got a fire in her belly for social justice, and her music reflects that. Coining the term Maghrebi Soul Pop, Meryem commands the stage with her powerful voice, and eclectic fusion of sounds ranging from R&B, Hip Hop, Soul/jazz, and Reggae.
She released her first solo project named On My Way in 2017 and followed it with 2 EPs: All In in 2020, and Game Of Life in 2023. She released a joint album, Nout, produced by the legendary French hiphop artist Akhenaton from the group IAM, marking her first official vinyl release. She has performed at multiple festivals across Canada and Europe and is now embarking on her new project, Journey.
