The Gnawa art,its origin and characteristics

Collection title

Mogadore Drums

ID

SNR00111

Source

SNRT (MA)

First broadcast date

11/22/2003

Production year

2003

Abstract

A documentary on Gnawa music and the various myths that tell the origin of this art in Morocco, especially in the city of Essaouira . The program highlights the relation of Essaouira with Africa since the old times and how it embraced this art . Historical studies have demonstrated that the arrival of African slaves to the city was due to the fact that the city is located in front of the island, which was adopted by the Phoenicians as a station on their way to south Africa. The program presents many examples of this music played with modest musical instruments and distinct tones that are unprecedented . Presentation of some Moroccans who have adopted and preserved this art, as well as those who have participated in its evolution with new mechanisms and special touches.

Type

video

Production companies

• SNRT - Own production

Broadcaster

SNRT - AlAoula

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Music and songs

Secondary themes

• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Live performances
• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites

Credits / Cast

• TouTou Larbi - Director

Period of events

• 2003

Map locations

• Morocco - Atlantic coast - Essaouira

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

26m27