Name: Night Spirit Masters
Brand: Gnawa Music Of Marrakesh

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ZEHRA006

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-08-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5050580775718

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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Gnawa Music Of Marrakesh

Genre GB

African

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Zehra

Zehra is a Berlin based record label specializing in ethnic sounds. Founded by Serkan Sanli and Thomas Herbst, Zehra aims to bring unique and diverse music from around the world to a global audience. With a focus on promoting talented artists and performers, Zehra showcases the beauty and richness of different cultures through its carefully curated releases.

At Zehra, we believe that music has the power to transcend boundaries and connect people from all walks of life. Our label is dedicated to discovering hidden gems and supporting emerging artists who are pushing the boundaries of traditional genres. From mesmerizing Middle Eastern melodies to captivating African rhythms, each release on Zehra tells a story that resonates with listeners on a deep level.

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Remastered vinyl reissue of this 1990 Bill Laswell / Richard Horowitz production of local Gnawa musicians, recorded in the medina of Marrakesh. According to Allmusic.com "a must for fans of both African and Middle Eastern music" and voted one of the "10 essential Gnawa albums" by Songlines.

The Gnawa are an ethnic minority in today's Morocco, descendents of slaves from West Africa who were brought to Morocco in the 16th century and who (although they quickly converted to Islam) nevertheless brought with them remnants of their animistic practices. The Gnawa perform a complex ceremony (called lila or derdeba) that over the duration of several hours recreates the genesis of the universe by the evocation of the seven main manifestations of the divine, represented by seven colours. Those ceremonies, led by a master or "maleem", are still taking place today privately while Gnawa music in general has clearly been modernizing and thus become more profane, but witnessing a performance is still an astonishing experience.

Night Spirit Masters

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