Griot Music Festival 1973

The 1st season of the Griot Music Festival took place in Villa Cisneros, Spanish Sahara for the contest's inaugural edition.

7 countries took part in the contest. All 7 of those countries were making their debut in the Griot Music Festival as it was the first ever edition. The format included a 7-songs Grand Final.

The winning song this season came from Ceuta & Melilla. Ceuta & Melilla was represented by Lola Flores with her song "Dime", who received 96 points. Ceuta & Melilla finished 6 points clear of the runner up: Mali. Mali was represented by Amy Koitá with her song "Yafa", receiving 90 points.