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

101	Aissawa Dancers Aissawa musicians and dancers, 'Amara of Sidi Kacem, Tangier	03:39
102	Gnawa Dancers Gnawa dancers, Place Djemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakesh	05:28
103	Music of the Haha Tribe Dancers and musicians, Achoura festival, Essaouira	04:08
104	Toqtoqa Jabalia Café musicians, Tétouan	07:11
105	Haouzia Music Singers and musicians, Marrakesh	03:24
201	Ahouache from Tata Drummers and dancers, Agadir Lehna, Tata	05:48
202	Toqtoqa from Sidi Kassem Café musicians, 'Amara of Sidi Kacem, Tangier	05:12
203	Aissawa Procession Aissawa musicians, Moussem of Tameslouht	04:21
204	Ahouache dyal Telatenouss Ahouach performers, Moussem of Moulay Brahim	02:33
205	Ahouache dyal Telatenouss, 2nd Selection Ahouach performers, Moussem of Moulay Brahim	03:42