Women redefine Gnaoua at Essaouira Festival
Africanews · 11 days ago
Africanews
11 days ago
In Essaouira, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival opened with its signature festive parade through the medina, celebrating the city’s rich Gnaoua heritage. Once a tradition dominated by men, the festival’s 26th edition shone a spotlight on women.
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- The Gnaoua and World Music Festival opened with a parade celebrating Essaouira's Gnaoua roots.
- Gnaoua, a spiritual music tradition of sub-Saharan origin, was historically male-dominated. 14s
- Asma Hanzawi, founder of the first all-female Gnaoua group, performed with Malian singer Rikia Kone. 27s
- Hind Naira debuted at the festival, representing a new generation of female Gnaoua artists. 1m 41s
- Women are increasingly making a lasting impact in the world of Gnaoua music. 2m 14s