Introducton to Gnawa music

Khalil Bensid

Gnawa music originated in the Maghreb from the cultural practices that Black African slaves brought with them. It is called Gnawa in Morocco, Diwan in Algeria, and Stambali in Tunisia and Libya.

Rubab and music from Afghanistan

NEW CLASS & Group class around the Afghan repertoire coming soon

Mathieu Clavel

Of Pashtun origin, the rubab (or rabab, robab) with its unique sounds is an instrument of choice in this area to accompany Sufi poems and popular songs.