Nass El Ghiwane
| Nass El Ghiwane | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Casablanca, Morocco |
| Genres | Moroccan |
| Years active | 1971–present |
Nass El Ghiwane (Arabic: ناس الغيوان) are a musical group established in 1971 in Casablanca, Morocco.[1] Their song "Ya Sah" appears in the film The Last Temptation of Christ and on the associated album Passion – Sources.[2][3] The group, which originated in avant-garde political theater, has played an influential role in Moroccan chaabi (or shaabi).[1] Nass El Ghiwane were the first band to introduce Western instruments like the modern banjo. Their music incorporates a trance aesthetic, reflecting the influence of local Gnawa music.[4] Although their music is more vocal-based than Raï music, they can be considered among Raï influences. Khaled, a prominent Raï singer, began his career performing Nass El Ghiwane songs at weddings and parties.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Eyre, Banning. "Shaabi". Afropop Worldwide. http://www.afropop.org/explore/style_info/ID/6/Shaabi/. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ "Passion – Sources". Real World Records. http://www.realworldrecords.com/catalogue/passion-sources. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ Gabriel, Peter. Liner notes. Passion - Sources by Various artists. Real World CDRW02, 1989.
- ^ Kapchan, Deborah (2009). Interview with Banning Eyre. Afropop Worldwide. http://www.afropop.org/multi/interview/ID/158/Deborah+Kapchan,+Gnawa+music+%282009%29. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
[edit] External links
- Nass El Ghiwane blog
- (Arabic) Some video of Nass Elghiwane Music
- (Arabic) Nass el Ghiwane Lyrics
- (French) Nass El Ghiwane at marocAudio.com
