Omar and the Eastern Power proves music has no borders

Omar Benassila, a musician originally from Morocco, has always amazed me with his passion for music. Probably, many people who know him feel the same way. Since 2007, he has been an integral part of Korea’s music scene. With a career that spans continents and cultures, he has established a name for himself through his band, Omar and the Eastern Power, and his solo electronic project, Seed Le Moor. He first arrived in Korea nearly two decades ago, spending seven and a half years in Seoul before relocating to Jeju Island, where he lived for 12 years. However, he recently decided to return to the capital. “There were personal reasons, of course, but also, after COVID-19, I became more musically active. The music market really happens in the big cities, so I was always traveling back and forth. I wanted to be closer to the heart of what’s happening. Seoul is vibrant and dynamic, and I felt I needed that energy again," he told The Korea Times. “Life in Jeju was beautiful and relaxing, but maybe a little too comfortable. I needed to step out of my comfort zone and return to the concretWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times