Where can I find Gnawa music in Morocco?

International recording artists such as Hassan Hakmoun have introduced Gnawa music and dance to Western audiences through their recordings and concert performances. The centre for Gnawa music is Essaouira in the southwest of Morocco where the Gnaoua World Music Festival is held annually.

Where does the Gnawa music festival take place?

The centre for Gnawa music is Essaouira in the southwest of Morocco where the Gnaoua World Music Festival is held annually. The Gnawa of Marrakesh hold their annual festival at the sanctuary of Moulay Brahim in the Atlas Mountains .

Who are some famous musicians that played with Gnawa?

Many Western musicians including Bill Laswell, Brian Jones, Randy Weston, Adam Rudolph, Tucker Martine, Robert Plant, Jacob Collier and Jimmy Page, have drawn on and collaborated with Gnawa musicians such as Mahmoud Guinia.

Where did the Gnawa get their name from?

The name Gnawa is said to have many meanings, the most common etymology is that their name is derived from the standard Arabic word Arabic: Genwa غنوة‎ meaning “Song”, as they were very talented African peoples popular of their distinct African music style .

When did the Gnawa people come to Morocco?

– Dr. Chouki El Hamel, Professor of History at Arizona State University Gnawa music has been part of Morocco’s music culture since the arrival, beginning in the 11th century, of sub-Saharan African slaves in Morocco.

Who are some famous people from Gnaoua Morocco?

Each year in the seaside town, the Gnaoua World Music Festival sees the biggest names in Gnaoua perform on the main stages, often fusing with international jazz and world music sensations including Randy Weston, Omar Sosa and Tony Allen, and often until the small hours of the night.