kanka.

Collection title

Amazigh music

ID

SNR00196

Source

SNRT (MA)

First broadcast date

07/15/2005

Production year

2005

Abstract

Kanka means big drum in the Amazigh language. It is a symbol of the Guineans who settled in the region of Souss in Morocco a long time ago. The celebration of kanka is cousidered as an extension of the African culture in Morocco, its celebration has begun from the date of independence. kanka is celebrated in the following cities. Taroudanet, Agadir, Casablanca and Rabat.

Type

video

Production companies

• SNRT - Own production

Broadcaster

SNRT - AlAoula

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Music and songs

Secondary themes

• Society and way of life / Religious Practices
• Society and way of life / Migrations

Credits / Cast

• TouTou Larbi - Director

Period of events

• 2005

Map locations

• Morocco - Atlantic coast - Essaouira

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

28m17

Additional information

Photos of Dar El Kaid Mohamed Oumak Rizoune/ interior and exterior/ a visit in this house/ a herd of goats / drum- making process/ preparation of “zamita”/ Gnawa’s customs and traditions/ a popular market.