Most people have never heard of Gnawa. Originally you weren't supposed to. For centuries, the music was only played in secret ceremonies by enslaved Black Africans brought to Morocco. Gnawa—an ...

Gnawa music is often likened to American blues and gospel. Gnawa music is a mixture of African rhythms and Islamic poetry created by enslaved West Africans brought to Morocco. For centuries, it was ...

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RABAT, Morocco (Reuters) - Morocco's Gnawa, heirs to a musical and spiritual tradition brought north across the Sahara centuries ago by black slaves, are enjoying new fame as their hypnotic rhythms ...

The Gnaoua World Music Festival in Morocco's Essaouira gathers thousands each year to celebrate the centuries-old spiritual music, blending African rhythms with spiritual chants and poetry. The Barron ...

With Eid al-Fitr approaching, Morocco’s music scene is coming alive with concerts, performances, and festive events, offering audiences a mix of traditional and contemporary sounds. The period marks a ...

Lamiae Naki (left) and Nat Hulskamp, shown here in a provided photo, founded the Portland-based ensemble Seffarine. The band's show at the Alberta Rose Theatre on Nov. 5 will benefit earthquake relief ...

World-renowned artists assemble for an International Jazz Day All-Star Concert in Tangier, Morocco. Jeremy Irons hosts an extraordinary International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert featuring ...