Thursday, 8 July 2010 -
Thursday, 8 July 2010
8.00pm
Simo Lagnawi plays Gnawa - an ancient form of Moroccan music originating from sub-Saharan Africa . Gnawa music is sacred; similarly to sufi music it is used to rouse people into a state of spiritual trance.
The Gnawa are the descendants of Sudanese slaves who were imported into Morocco around the 12th century by Arab traders to help build up the Arab empire. Gnawa is the music of slavery and tells of their history. The main instruments used are the guembri (a stringed, skinned instrument), qraqab (metal percussion), and voice.
William Goodenough House, Large Common Room
All are most welcome to this event, but if you would like to attend we would appreciate it if you could inform us in advance.
Michelle Senyah Tel: 020 7520 1535 michelles@goodenough.ac.uk
The Gnawa are the descendants of Sudanese slaves who were imported into Morocco around the 12th century by Arab traders to help build up the Arab empire. Gnawa is the music of slavery and tells of their history. The main instruments used are the guembri (a stringed, skinned instrument), qraqab (metal percussion), and voice.
William Goodenough House, Large Common Room
All are most welcome to this event, but if you would like to attend we would appreciate it if you could inform us in advance.
Michelle Senyah Tel: 020 7520 1535 michelles@goodenough.ac.uk