The albums that define
gnawa music.
Our picks for where to start with gnawa music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top Gnawa music artists
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The gnawa music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Mahmoud Guinia
Aicha
A vibrant fusion of traditional Gnawa rhythms and contemporary influences, enveloping listeners in a hypnotic auditory journey.
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Hassan Hakmoun
Trance
A hypnotic fusion of traditional Gnawa rhythms and modern world music elements, inviting listeners into a transcendent auditory experience.
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Riff Cohen
A la menthe
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Riff Cohen
À Paris
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Majid Bekkas
Kalimba
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