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Music of Morocco

Various Artists
Music of Morocco

Recorded in 1966, Music of Morocco gives a snapshot of everyday music, both secular and religious, among various ethnic groups. The Berbers, Aissawa, Gnawa, and Haha sing in Arabic and regional languages and play a variety of instruments, including the tarija (pottery drum), awad (flute), rhaita (oboe), kamenja (violin), and guinbri (3–string guitar). Liner notes provide historical background on the groups and describe the style and context for each song.

Track Listing

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Aissawa musicians and dancers, 'Amara of Sidi Kacem, Tangier
03:39
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102
Gnawa dancers, Place Djemaael-Fnaa, Marrakesh
05:28
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103
Dancers and musicians, Aachora festival, Essaouira
04:08
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104
Café musicians, Tétouan
07:11
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105
Singers and musicians, Marrakesh
03:24
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201
Men, women, and girls at Agadir-Lehne, Tata
05:48
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202
Café musicians, Sidi Kacem, Tangier
05:12
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203
Aissawa musicians, Tameslouht
04:21
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204
Ahouach performers at Moussem of Moulay Brahim
02:33
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205
Ahouach performers at Moussem of Moulay Brahim
03:42