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Africa · Morocco · AFR-0042

Gnawa traditions and jazz — live UNESCO concert

Aziz Sahmaoui and University of Gnawa

Meet the recording

A two-part UNESCO concert opens with a traditional Gnawa performance before exploring jazz dialogue. Hear the groove, response patterns and instrumental transformation; the concert is a different Moroccan tradition from the preview-only Arabic selection it replaces.

What might you notice?

Listen for a sound or moment that catches your attention—a rhythm, a voice, an instrument, a change in texture, or something unexpected. You do not need technical terms or a correct answer.

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Listening access: Performance video · YouTube

Source access, licensing and verification details

Full two-part UNESCO-hosted concert video; no provider subscription indicated. Actual stream and regional playback not independently tested.

Source credit: UNESCO · International Jazz Day Gnawa Concert, April 2024

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