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This article discusses the diaspora aesthetics of the Moroccan Gnawa people. It describes a Gnawa possession-trance ceremony the author attended, where musicians evoked spirits through song and dance. The Gnawa identity is described as a patchwork combining aspects of their Sahelian African heritage with influences from Moroccan Sufism. The article also discusses how Gnawa perform both private ceremonies and public concerts, with debates around authenticity as their practices commercialize.

Author

Mohammed Ghazal

Language

EN