Morocco's female Gnawa ambassador Asmâa Hamzaoui | Songlines
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Morocco's female Gnawa ambassador Asmâa Hamzaoui

By Jo Frost

Jo Frost speaks to trailblazing Moroccan musician Asmâa Hamzaoui and her sister Aicha about Gnawa traditions that have been passed down through generations, and the need for women to express themselves in their culture

Asmâa Hamzaoui

Asmâa and Aicha Hamzaoui (photo: Wael Ben Abbou)

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