I just learned of the passing of the great master Randy Weston, whose tall shadow hangs over all of us who love, Gnawa Music, African Music, jazz and the intersection of three. He was a lovely person, eager to pass along the knowledge he’d gathered through an amazing life. Recorded almost 8 years ago, I …
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Sebitiyin: Innov Gnawa perform the Jewish songs of Gnawa – Podcast 230
http://media.blubrry.com/nycradiolive/p/www.davidellenbogen.com/podcastmedia/Gnawa_Jewish_Repetoire_Innov_Gnawa_podcast_230.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSIn this incredible episode we capture Innov Gnawa performing the “Sebatayin” repetoire, Gnawa music performed traditionally in Morrocco for the Jewish Community. They performed this for the end of Passover at Greenwich House Music School as part of the UNCHARTED concert series. The Jewish presence …
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Gnaoua Fest is coming to NYC Podcast 226
http://media.blubrry.com/nycradiolive/p/www.davidellenbogen.com/podcastmedia/Gnaoua_Festival_Tour_Podcast_226_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSThe world-renowned Moroccan Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du MondeEssaouira celebrates its 20th anniversary with a debut NYC collaboration. Great Maalems (masters) and all-stars of the festival trace a musical journey of the ancient music of Gnawa during a night of trance and tradition. There will …