About
The journey of a pianist dedicated to artistry and expression
Born in Tangier, Radia Bakkali began piano studies at the age of eight at the National Conservatory of her hometown. Despite having no piano at home, her dedication and the encouragement of her late teacher, Kacem Zhiri, led her to win regional and national awards and perform in numerous concerts from a young age. His loss marked a defining moment in her artistic life and inspired her first composition, The Departed Soul.
Seeking broader musical and cultural horizons, Radia continued her studies internationally, first during an Erasmus exchange in Granada, then at the Professional Conservatory of Ceuta under the guidance of concert pianist Tomás Lobato Pérez. She later obtained her professional diploma and pursued advanced studies at the Higher Conservatory of Music of Málaga with pianist Víctor del Valle.
She has since participated in musical residencies in Serbia and Germany, won First Prize at the Ceuta Piano Competition (2017), performed in chamber ensembles, and accompanied choirs across Europe and Africa.
Parallel to her classical training, Radia developed a cinematic performance style through her YouTube project, recording iconic film soundtracks in historical locations across Tangier. This blend of storytelling, visuals, and piano performance would later shape her most ambitious artistic creation.
In 2025, Radia premiered ARCADE: The Musical Adventure, a multidisciplinary concert combining piano, looping, electronic sounds, projection mapping, interactive visuals, and video-game-inspired storytelling. Performed fully live with piano, loop station, keyboard, and atmospheric effects, ARCADE merges classical music with old-school arcade aesthetics, inviting the audience into a narrative musical quest. The show marks a turning point in her career and continues to evolve toward international stages.
Radia has served as a jury member of the National Piano Competition in Tangier (2022), gave her solo concert Infinite Melodies in 2023, and performed with the symphony orchestra of the Major School of Modern Arts of Málaga in 2024.
She is currently an official educator at the Royal School of Music in Málaga and teaches at the British School of Málaga, Nova School International, and Swans International School.
Career Highlights
Performances Worldwide
Students Taught
Original Projects
Musical Journey
A lifetime dedicated to the art of piano performance
Early Life
Born in Tangier, Morocco.
Musical Beginnings
Begins piano and music theory studies at the National Conservatory of Tangier.
Mentorship and Early Recognition
Receives guidance from her mentor, the late Kacem Zhiri. Earns regional and national distinctions, performs in concerts and cultural events across Morocco.
Academic Studies
Obtains a Technical Baccalaureate and enrolls at the Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Tangier, balancing academic studies with music.
First National Diploma and Teaching
Awarded the First Cycle Piano Diploma at the National Piano Examination in Rabat. Begins teaching piano to children at the National Conservatory of Tangier.
Artistic Expansion
Composes her first original work, The Departed Soul, following the passing of her teacher. Participates for the first time in an international competition: International Piano Competition of Jaén (Spain). Obtains the Diploma of Perfection – 2nd Cycle at the National Piano Examination in Rabat. Moves to Spain for an Erasmus exchange at the University of Granada and joins the National Conservatory of Granada.
Advanced Studies and Performance
Continues advanced musical studies in Ceuta under the guidance of the pianist Tomás Lobato Pérez. Performs in major venues such as the Auditorio del Revellín, while crossing the Morocco – Ceuta border weekly under challenging conditions. Simultaneously teaches piano in public and private conservatories in Tangier.
International Recognition and Media Projects
Launches her YouTube cinematic piano project, recording film soundtracks in historic locations across Tangier. Wins First Prize for Best Interpretation at the Concurso María Jesús Bravo Piano Competition (Ceuta). Participates in international artistic residencies and student weeks in Belgrade (Serbia) and Ilmenau (Germany).
Choral Collaboration
Becomes the official pianist of the Alboughaz Choir, accompanying performances in Belgium, Spain, and Morocco.
Higher Musical Training
Receives advanced training with pianist Alejandro Algarra in Granada. Obtains her Professional Piano Diploma from the Ceuta Conservatory. Joins the Higher Conservatory of Music of Málaga, specializing in Piano Performance under the guidance of the concert pianist Víctor del Valle.
Jury Appointment
Invited to serve as a jury member at the National Piano Competition of Tangier.
Solo Recital
Presents her solo recital Infinite Melodies at New England University (Tangier), receiving outstanding public and institutional acclaim.
Symphonic and Immersive Projects
Performs with the Symphony Orchestra of the Major School of Modern Arts (Málaga). Creates and performs One Summer Night, an immersive underwater themed solo concert with original stage design.
Major Artistic Turning Point
Premieres ARCADE – The Musical Adventure, her most ambitious multidisciplinary project, redefining the piano concert experience, marking a major turning point and opening the door to international development.
Current Activities
Official educator at the Royal School of Music (Málaga & Marbella). Teaches at the British School of Málaga, Nova School International, and Swans International School. Continues expanding ARCADE and developing new immersive musical experiences.
Those who do not take risks cannot achieve glory.
— Radia Bakkali
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