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Gnawa Music

Gnawa is a spiritual music tradition from Morocco that uses instruments like the guembri, a three-stringed lute, and metal castanets. Its music is often played at healing ceremonies.

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Gnawa music blends African rhythms with Arabic and Berber traditions.

All about Gnawa Music

Gnawa is a spiritual music tradition from Morocco. It uses instruments such as the guembri, a three-stringed lute, and metal castanets called qraqeb. Its music is often played at healing ceremonies and festivals.

Gnawa music blends African rhythms with Arabic and Berber traditions. The music is performed with dancing, and the repeated rhythms can create a trance-like feeling.

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