#Gnaoua

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Peter Brötzmann - Majid Bekkas - Hamid Drake - Catching Ghosts - Brötzmann on ACT?! A 2022 live set released shortly before his death

The 2022 Jazzfest Berlin performance by revered, iconoclastic reedist Peter Brötzmann, Moroccan Gnaoua adept Majid Bekkas playing the two-stringed, camelskin-backed guembre, and Chicago-bred drummer Hamid Drake, documented as Catching Ghosts, is historic.

#Bandcamp #Peter Brötzmann #Majid Bekkas #Hamid Drake #improvised music #Gnaoua #Gnawa #2023 #act music

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In Morocco, young women are reclaiming the centuries old art of Gnaoua by bringing a new and inclusive energy to the spiritual musical repertoire that gained worldwide popularity after it was listed by UNESCO as intangible culture heritage in 2019.

"Tagnaouite has gained worldwide recognition with its UNESCO listing. Why shouldn't a woman play the guembri? Why shouldn't women be part of this dynamic? Women were at best simple members of Gnaoua groups, but never leaders. And the day I had the opportunity to play the guembri and succeeded in playing this instrument, I didn't hesitate for a second," shared Asma Hamzaoui, frontwoman of the all-female "Bnat Timbouktou".

The 26-year-old Casablanca native is one of the first women to perform Gnaoua, which blends African rhythms with spiritual chants and poetry. Her father, a Gnaoua master, initiated her into the art form at a young age. "I've accompanied him to his evening gatherings since I was seven years old," recounted the young woman, who in 2012 formed the group "Bnat Timbouktou", or The Girls of Timbuktu. "I gradually learned to play the guembri, a three-stringed lute made of camel skin. My father made sure that I learned as much as possible before I flew solo."

The all-female ensemble wowed the festival-goers -- with Hamzaoui on vocals and the guembri, and four musicians on qraqeb steel castanets.They played alongside the Amazones d'Afrique, another all-female group, from Mali. This young woman’s ambition empowered many others such as Hind Ennaira to explore their passion for the traditionally masculine art form, which blends African rhythms with spiritual chants and poetry. Gnanoua is also an ensemble that goes beyond just music, it also impacts clothes.

Feeds the spirit

"I started in 2016 and the idea of putting a group together was born in 2018. I put together a traditional ensemble made up of men with myself alone as the female leader, I tried to change the concept (of all-male Gnaoua groups)."

Originally practised by enslaved people and dating back at least to the 16th century, Gnaoua has gone from being practised largely in private gatherings, where therapeutic rituals accompanied the music, to public events such as concerts and festivals.

The Gnaoua festival held every summer in Essaouira has been promoting Gnaoua culture worldwide since 1997.

Jimi Hendrix StyleYousra Mansour, the frontwoman of the band Bab L'bluz ("The Blues Gate"), which fuses Gnaoua, rock and blues, also encountered challenges entering the music scene.

"There were two constraints for me: first, the fact that this field is usually reserved for men, but also how we interpret traditional music," explained the musician."It is not very accepted or even tolerated by some of the stricter individuals."We replaced the bass with the guembri and the guitar with the awisha (a small guembri) and created a kind of 'power trio' in the style of Jimi Hendrix with reimagined traditional instruments," explained Mansour.The 32-year-old vocalist passionately defends women's freedoms, saying that "as a woman, I have not had an easy life".

"There was a lack of women in this field. When I see Asma Hamzaoui or Hind Ennaira, they are magnificent," she said."It is not easy to evolve in a predominantly male universe, but we see changes emerging."

#women around the world wednesday #Morocco #Women in music #Gnaoua #Bnat Timbouktou #Bab L'bluz

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Splendida compagnia con @arabpop_larivista a #khamlia #merzouga nel bivacco Gnaoua per il viaggio in #marocco organizzato da @viaggiemiraggionlus 🎊 #viaggiemiraggi #gnaoua #amazigh #nomads #nomad #nomadism #travelling #viaggiare #viaggio #bivacco #photography (presso Khamlia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnCM-zMoxAg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#khamlia #merzouga #marocco #viaggiemiraggi #gnaoua #amazigh #nomads #nomad #nomadism #travelling #viaggiare #viaggio #bivacco #photography

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مهرجان كناوة

#gnaoua

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The Gnawa are a cultural and ethnic group often confused with the Imazighen (Berbers), as well as with Sufis. In fact, they are descended from slaves that were imported to Morocco from West Africa, who upon arriving, converted to Islam while maintaining aspects of their traditional spirit worship.

photos from Festival Gnaoua // text from SIMO LAGNAWI: LONDON'S TOP BERBER GNAWA

#gnawa #moroccan music #art aesthetic #culture #folklore #photography #parallels #festival gnaoua #essaouira #mogador #ancient traditions #web weaving #orange #artwork

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Top 10 Best African Festivals to Attend

African festivals are some of the best in the world. There are many festivals that take place in Africa, each with its own unique traditions, culture, and history. Attending these festivals is a great way to immerse oneself in the local culture and experience the vibrant, colorful, and lively atmosphere of the continent. Here are the top 10 African festivals that you should definitely consider…

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#African arts and culture #African cinema #African festivals #African music #Cultural traditions #Fespaco Film Festival Burkina Faso #Gnaoua and World Music Festival Morocco #International Festival of Black and African Arts and Culture Senegal #International Festival of Music and Dance Chad #International Festival of the Sahara Algeria #International Jazz Festival Kenya #Pan-African Music Festival Ivory Coast #Sauti za Busara Music Festival Tanzania #Timkat Ethiopia #Zanzibar International Film Festival Tanzania

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Qraqeb 90 bpm loop - قراقب

#youtube #krakeb qrakeb qarqabat gnaoua morocco music

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السهرة الكبرى لموسيقى كناوة La Grande Nuit de la Musique Gnaoua

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[ladychlo]

so i only knew gnawa written as gnaoua and so i misunderstood your post and listened to this band named gnawa diffusion and i was jammin to j'aimerais être un fauteuil dans un salon de coiffure pour dames pour que les fesses etc etc and i wasn't questioning shit

HHHHHAHHHHH leo I'm trying to imagine your face, they're sooooo unserious istg, we have this genre of bands that are simply so unserious i love them, their album "fucking cowboys" is a jam. But its poetry man, tell me "pour que les fesses des belles âmes s'écrasent contre mon orgueil" is not poetry dhhdhdgdhdhdh but yeaah no I meant proper african rythmes gnaoua 😭

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De passage à Essaouira demain 3 septembre 2022 ? . Ne manquez pas l'occasion de vibrer au son de la musique Gnaoua. . Rendez-vous à Dar Souiri à 19h30. . #gnawa #gnawamusic #visitessaouiramorocco #visitessaouira #visitmorocco #darsouiri #associationessaouiramogador #culturegnawa #culturalmeeting (à Dar Souiri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiA8CLlsCdJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#gnawa #gnawamusic #visitessaouiramorocco #visitessaouira #visitmorocco #darsouiri #associationessaouiramogador #culturegnawa #culturalmeeting

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BILLET : Festival d’Essaouira : Musique Gnaoua et musique-fusion- Par N. Lemaire

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Berklee College of Music, Essaouira Gnaoua Festival launch program for musicians and artists http://dlvr.it/T4hZYv

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12 DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA

Overview of a 12 Days Tour from Casablanca to Morocco

A 12 Days Tour from Casablanca will take you through Morocco’s highlights and must-see locations. This itinerary includes the finest of Morocco’s many landscapes and towns, from northern treasures like Tangier and Chefchaouen to the southern glories of the Merzouga desert and the colorful Marrakech in the west.

HIGHLIGHTS OF A 12 DAY TRIP FROM CASABLANCA:

Exploring Tangier’s northern allure, Exploring the enthralling Akchour waterfalls, Chefchaouen, sometimes known as the “blue pearl,” is admired. Immersing yourself in Fes’ cultural riches, Exploring the enormous Merzouga Sahara desert, Exploring Ait Benhaddou’s ancient Kasbah Finally, enjoy the lively red city of Marrakech while marveling at the Todgha Gorges Valley and its beautiful gorges.

FROM CASABLANCA TO MOROCCO, 12 DAYS ITINERARY

Day 1: Casablanca to Rabat

Our 12-day Morocco journey begins in Casablanca. Our first visit will be the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, which is accessible to the public but not for Muslim prayers. Following that, we’ll visit the old Medina and the lovely Corniche.

We’ll then go to Rabat. The Chellah and Hassan Mosques, popularly known as the Hassan Towers, are the first stops on our journey. Following that, we’ll take a tour around the medieval Medina of Oudayas. The day will culminate with an overnight stay in a hotel in Rabat.

Day 2: Rabat to Tangier

We’ll continue on our 12-day Morocco journey from Casablanca to Asilah and Tangier. The old Medina of Asilah and its magnificent shoreline will be our first visit. Following that, we’ll go to Tangier to see Hericle’s Cave, Cape Spartel, and the American Legation Museum. Before checking into the hotel, we’ll have a tour around the old Medina.

Day 3: Tangier to Chefchaouen

We’ll take a three-hour trek via Tetouan to reach the breathtaking Akchour waterfalls. From there, we’ll go to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s blue city. After you’ve settled into your hotel, you’ll have some free time to explore Chefchaouen at your leisure.

Day4: Chaouen to Meknes

We’ll spend a half-day in Chaouen before continuing on to Meknes later in the day. We’ll visit the Kasbah Museum in Wtat Lhmam Square and go up the Jeb Al-Kalaa. Following that, we will go from Chaouen to the ancient Roman remains of Volubilis. Finally, we’ll go to Meknes to conclude our 12-day Moroccan odyssey that began in Casablanca.

Day 5: Meknes to Fes

Meknes was originally Morocco’s third capital city. We’ll visit Lhdim Square and Bab Mansour before heading to Cara’s mysterious prison. Our tour will take us to the Shrij Swani pool and the Jewish district of Melah. After that, we’ll go to Fes and check into our riad.

Day 6: Fes (full day to explore the city)

We’ll take a tour of Fes with a local guide. Our adventure begins with the King’s Palace and pottery before continuing on to Nord Borj, one of Fes’s Borjes. We’ll tour the tanneries, walk through the alleyways of the medieval medina, and see the famed Al Karaouine Institution, the world’s oldest operational university. In addition, we’ll visit Al Bouaanania University.

Day 7: Fes to Merzouga

Merzouga is the star of our 12-day journey from Casablanca. Our journey from Fes will take us to the Upper Atlas Mountains, where we will first stop in Ifran, Morocco’s cleanest city, and photograph the Atlas Lion monument. Continuing on, we’ll visit the Cedar forest, where you can see the indigenous monkeys that live among the Atlas Mountains.

We’ll arrive to a breathtaking panoramic vista of the date palm valley later in the day. Our path will next take us via Arfoud and into the Merzouga Sahara desert. We’ll go out to see the sunset when we’ve settled into our accommodations.

Day 8: Merzouga ( Full day to explore Merzouga)

This leg of our 12-day Morocco trip from Casablanca will allow you to explore the enchantment of the Sahara. Starting with the enchanting beats of Gnaoua music in Khamlia, our tour will reveal the nomadic lifestyle. After that, we’ll go to one of Morocco’s mines, Mifis, before going off-road to meet Berber people who live in traditional tents.

After a delicious lunch, we continue on to Srij Lake and the picturesque Hassi Labied oasis. Prepare for an exciting camel ride over the Erg Chebbi dunes to Berber villages. As night falls, we’ll build a warm bonfire and listen to Berber music. Don’t pass up the opportunity to climb the dunes and look out at the magnificent Milky Way and starlit sky.

Day 9: Merzouga to Dades Gorges

This leg of our journey will take us to Boumaln Dades. Our first trip is a Berber clothing cooperative, where we can see how they dress traditionally. Following that, we’ll go to Morocco to see the stunning Todgha Gorges canyons. We’ll stop along the route to see the monkey-finger mountain formations and the mesmerizing Tisdrine bends. As the day comes to an end, we’ll take you to Dades for the night.

Day 10: Boumaln Dades to Marrakech

We’ll travel across the High Atlas Mountains today on our way to Marrakech. Our first visits are in Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, which are well-known for their use as movie backdrops — scenes from films like as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia were shot here. We’ll stop at a picturesque overlook and an argan oil cooperative before continuing into the hills. Finally, we’ll arrive in Marrakech and transport you to your accommodation.

Day 11: City of Marrakech

A local guide will accompany us on our excursion to Marrakech, and we will depart from your accommodation in the morning. Our schedule includes visits to Jamaa El Fana Square, the Kotobia Mosque, and the gardens of Menara and Majorelle. We’ll also see Bahia Palace and the Tombs of Saadien. You’ll have free time in the afternoon to explore Marrakech.

Day 12: From Marrakech to Casablanca.

We’ll take the highway from Marrakech to Casablanca. You have the option of being dropped off at the airport or in the center of Casablanca. That concludes our 12-day Morocco vacation from Casablanca.

#solo travel #tourism #travel #photography #photoshoot #vacation #family #tourist #touring car #travel photography #travel blog #traveling

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KWM - Guembri improvisation 2 #gnaoua #diwan #gnawa #guembri

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Excursion Marrakech

Excursion Marrakech : Safari dans le désert avec dîner-spectacle de quad, danse et piscineDécouvrez la beauté du désert d’Agafay lors d’une soirée enchanteresse dans un camp de luxe, faites du quad, savourez la cuisine marocaine et assistez à des spectacles enchanteurs de danseurs, de DJ, de cracheurs de feu et de musique gnaoua. Évadez-vous dans l’envoûtant désert d’Agafay et offrez-vous une…

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#Balade à dos de chameau Agafay #Balade chameau Agafay #Balade dromadaire Agafay #diner desert Agafay #Excursion Agafay #Excursion Marrakech #Excursions Marrakech #Quad Agafay

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A Honda Adventure Roads 2024-ben visszatér Afrikába

Először Norvégia, azután Dél-Afrika, majd 2022-ben Izland varázslatos tájait fedezték fel a Honda Adventure Roads résztvevői, 2024-ben pedig új fejezet nyílik a rendezvény történetében. Jövőre ugyanis a Honda Adventure Roads visszatér Afrikába, és a pilóták – CRF1100L Africa Twinekkel – több mint 2800 km-t tesznek meg Marokkó változatos dűnéin, valamint hegyvidéki útjain. Úgy állították össze az útvonalat, hogy az sok-sok kihívást tartogasson a sokat látott endurósoknak is. A Honda Adventure Roads története hat éve, 2017-ben kezdődött egy 8 napos, 3500 km-es túrával Oslótól Nordkappig, azaz Európa legészakibb pontjáig. A negyventagú társaság akkor CRF1000L Africa Twinekkel szelte át a lenyűgöző tájairól híres országot. Két évvel később, 2019-ben a kalandorok már 12 napon át gyűjthették az élményeket, amikor szűk két hét alatt 3700 kilométert tettek meg Dél-Afrikában. Miként említettük, az utolsó Honda Adventure Roads 2022 júliusában zajlott Izlandon, ott harminc elszánt endurós dacolt a szélsőséges időjárási körülményekkel, jéghideg folyókon átkelve és hófödte hegyek gyűrűjében motorozva. A Honda Motor Europe 2024-ben ismét 30 embert vár a felejthetetlen útra, akik életre szóló élményekkel gazdagodhatnak az észak-afrikai túrán. Ezúttal Marokkó nyugati partvidékén, azon belül is Agadirban ülhetnek nyeregbe a motorosok, hogy a településtől északra elterülő Erg Chebbi dűnéin, Gara Medouaron és az Atlasz-hegységen áthaladva érjék el az ország egyik leglátványosabb részét, a Dades-kanyont, míg a túra végpontja ezúttal Nador városa lesz.  A Marokkó történelméről mesélő hágók és az állóképességet próbára tevő dűnék mellett megismerhetik az ország kultúráját, hagyományos bivakokban szállhatnak meg, és a tradicionális gnaoua dalok mellett élvezhetik a csillagos afrikai égbolt látványát. Természetesen most is CRF1100L Africa Twinek sorakoznak majd az agadiri rajtnál, hiszen a Honda legismertebb terepmotorja bizonyította már a korábbi Honda Adventure Roads túrákon, hogy megbízható, strapabíró, és kiegyensúlyozottsága révén tökéletes társ az ilyen kihívásokban. (Honda Adventure Roads 2022: Izland – Completed Journey – YouTube). Ezúttal is a Honda biztosítja a járműveket és azok felszereléseit, ráadásul a vendégek szabadon eldönthetik, hogy hagyományos erőátvitelű vagy dupla kuplungos, azaz DCT-s Africa Twinnel szeretnék bejárni Marokkót. A járművek mellett a csomagszállításról, az első osztályú szállásról és étkezésről, sőt a navigálásról és a tankolásról is gondoskodnak, illetve – amennyiben szükséges – az orvosi ellátást is biztosítják a szervezők. Hogy a végtelen homokdűnék között is magabiztosan haladhasson a csapat, a túravezetők Tripy II GPS alapján tájékozódnak, emellett pedig az Owaka felületén élőben is követhető lesz, hogy éppen merre járnak a motorosok. Miként a korábbi túrákon, Honda Racing Corporation Monster Energy csapatának Dakar-versenyzői most is csatlakoznak a társasághoz, és praktikus tanácsokkal, oktatásokkal készülnek, hogy a hétköznapi motorosok a világklasszisoktól leshessék el a terepezés legfontosabb trükkjeit. Felejthetetlen kalandnak ígérkezik a 4. Honda Adventure Roads, amely csapattá kovácsolja a világ minden tájáról érkezett motorosokat. Amennyiben jelentkeznél a túrára vagy szeretnél többet megtudni a programokról és az útvonalról, látogass el a weboldalra! Read the full article