Gnawa music is a rich Moroccan repertoire of ancient African Islamic spiritual religious songs

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Published on August 9, 2022 6:54:39 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsIHUVa3eZQ

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repertoire of ancient African Islamic,
spiritual religious songs and rhythms. Its well-preserved heritage combines ritual poetry with traditional music and dancing. The music is performed at lila, entire communal nights of celebration dedicated to prayer and healing guided by the Gnawa maalem, or master musician, and their group of musicians and dancers. Though many of the influences that formed this music can be traced to sub-Saharan West-Africa, its traditional practice is concentrated in Morocco