It is always an accomplishment to be the first one to do something. Usually this requires a lot of character, courage, and creativity. Asmâa Hamzaoui embodies these traits. She is the first and only woman Gnawa master in the world. She also leads the only all women’s Gnawa group in existence. I discovered her on instagram and was immediately captivated by this video: Gnawa (also spelled Gnaoua) music is indigenous to Morocco. It is the product of West African rhythms … Continue reading “Artist Spotlight: Asmâa Hamzaoui”
Author n8monti Posted on March 14, 2019November 29, 2019