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Gnawa musicians - ethnic group inhabiting Morocco and Algeria in the Maghreb
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Gnawa musicians - ethnic group inhabiting Morocco and Algeria in the Maghreb
Gnawa musicians - ethnic group inhabiting Morocco and Algeria in the Maghreb. Gnawa music is characterized by instrumentation. Large, heavy iron castanets known as qraqab or krakebs as shown in this photo feature heavily. Gnawas perform a complex liturgy, called lila or derdeba. Date: circa 1950s
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Algeria Algerian Attire Castanets Complex Cowrie Cymbals Embroidered Festival Gathering Heavy Iron Islamic Liturgy Moroccan Morocco Musicians Performers Sashes Shells Songs Wise Lila Maghreb Rhythms
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This evocative photograph captures a group of Gnawa musicians, an ethnic community indigenous to Morocco and Algeria in the Maghreb region of North Africa, during a traditional performance in the 1950s. The Gnawa people are renowned for their unique musical style, which is characterized by the use of large, heavy iron castanets known as qraqab or krakebs. These instruments, featured prominently in the hands of the old, wise men in the image, are an essential part of the complex liturgy, called lila or derdeba, that the Gnawa perform. The musicians in the photograph are dressed in traditional attire, adorned with embroidered sashes and adorned with cowrie shells and cymbals. Their clothing reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Gnawa people, who have been influenced by Islamic and African traditions. The Gnawa people are known for their spiritual and healing powers, and their music is believed to have the ability to connect the physical and spiritual worlds. The intricate rhythms and songs of the Gnawa are an integral part of their religious practices and are passed down from generation to generation. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of a cultural tradition that continues to thrive in Morocco and Algeria today. The image is a testament to the resilience and richness of the Gnawa people and their unique musical heritage.
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