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Tanjazz is an international jazz festival held annually in Tangier, Morocco since the year 2000. [1] [2] [3] [4] The event typically has drawn a capacity crowd. [5]

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References

  1. (17 July 2013). "Maroc: 14ème édition du Festival Tanjazz", AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  2. (12 September 2013). "Tanjazz se tourne vers l’Est", La Nouvelle T. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  3. (28 May 2008). "Tánger inaugura su noveno Tanjaz que trae a Chuchito Valdés y Leonel Messi Zúñiga", EFE. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  4. (26 May 2005). "Tangier jazz festival, 'Tanjazz'", Al Bawaba.
  5. Hopewell, John (4 December 2005). "Tangier taps arty roots", Variety 401 (3): 20. Retrieved 8 June 2014.

Coordinates: 35°46′N5°48′W / 35.767°N 5.800°W / 35.767; -5.800