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photo: Chikako Iwahori

Robert Browning Associates presents
First presented online: Sat Nov 28, 2020 
HASSAN HAKMOUN  
Gnawa Soul of Morocco

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Born in Marrakech, Hassan Hakmoun is the premier exponent of Moroccan Gnawa trance music in America and a commanding figure in world music circles. While punching out a groove on the sintir,a bass lute, his ecstatic vocals invoke the spirits of healing through chants of praise to the Prophet Mohammad and the saints. His music is a spellbinding blend of North African and Arab melodies with West African rhythms. He will be accompanied by his brother Abderahim Hakmoun on vocals and qraqeb (Gnawa metal castanets.)

“Mr. Hakmoun had the charisma of a rock star…rapturous…enthralling” -- New York Times

"one of Morocco’s greatest musical exports: "- WNYC.org