Suoni Mediterranei — Residenza Musicale Matera-Tétouan

A sonic bridge between two shores

In 2026, Matera shares the title of Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue with the Moroccan city of Tétouan. From this alliance is born Suoni Mediterranei, a musical residency conceived as a sonic bridge: musicians from the two cities work and perform together, building a common language made of contaminations, mutual listening, and artistic research.

Inside 'Contaminazioni'

The project is part of the 'Contaminazioni' (Contaminations) section of the Matera 2026 programme, dedicated to cultural mixing as an active practice, where the encounter between different traditions becomes shared creation. The residency brings together instrumentalists, voices, and musical traditions from both sides of the Mediterranean, from classical music to popular roots, in an exchange that culminates in public performance events.

The thread of Mediterranean dialogue

Suoni Mediterranei interprets the profound spirit of the Matera year: culture as a tool for diplomacy and dialogue between peoples. The collaboration between Matera and Tétouan, two cities marked by a layered history and a strong connection to their territory, finds in music the most immediate language for building bridges. The project is promoted within the official programme of Matera Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026.

An event to follow

As this is a residency included in a programme that runs throughout 2026, the dates and venues of public performances will be announced by the organisers during the year. For lovers of world music and Mediterranean music, it is one of the most original offerings in the Matera lineup.