The port of Timbuktu

Collection title

Music in life

ID

2MT00003

Source

SOREAD-2M (MA)

First broadcast date

08/08/1997

Production year

1997

Abstract

Descendants of black slaves who landed in the port of Essouira, the“Gnawa” are known to communicate with the hereafter world with their singing and their music. They have the power to charm the “Evil Spirits” possessing souls during unbe-witching ceremonies where music therapy will act with the fast-paced frenzied sounds of percussion instruments.

Type

video

Production companies

• 2M - Own production

Broadcaster

2M - 2M

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Personalities

• Tabbal Mohamed

Primary theme

Music and songs

Secondary themes

• Society and way of life / Religious Practices

Credits / Cast

• Youssef El Amrani - Director

Period of events

• 1997

Map locations

• Morocco - Atlantic coast - Essaouira

Original language

French

Media running time

5m46

Additional information