Drummers and Dreamers

On the cusp of an uprising, one girl fights for the right to decide her future. Heartbroken by the sudden death of her beloved father, the young and spirited Moroccan teenager, Tamo, finds her life uprooted when she leaves her family's farm and moves in with her uncle in the bustling city of Casablanca. As she struggles to adapt to an intimidating—yet exciting—new world, she soon finds her fate inextricably linked with Youness, an idealist student and activist with big dreams for his country. Tamo falls in with the bubbly singer, Karima, as they bond over their shared love of Moroccan folk music. However, a political storm is brewing, and as a wave of protests turns violent, Tamo is swept up in the growing popular uprising. While her country stands on the cusp of a 30-year plunge into authoritarian rule, Tamo dreams of forging her own path. But does she even know what she wants yet? And can she escape the limitations of societal expectations? Beautifully written as a coming-of-age novel that explores universal themes of human rights and freedoms, Drummers and Dreamers is a deeply authentic historical fiction novel that draws readers into the world of 1960s Morocco, offering a glimpse into the folk music and stunning culture of a nation in turmoil.