Tag: Morocco
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Habibi Funk to release compilation of secret weapons and label favourite artists on ‘An eclectic selection of music from the Arab world, part 2’ – the tunes are peerless and the cover art is brilliant
Habibi Funk are back at it again with another peerless selection of Middle Eastern and North African smashers – Habibi Funk 015: An eclectic selection of music from the Arab world, part 2. The artwork has a special story and the label’s character and style continues to shine. “This compilation of songs is not meant…
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Hive Mind Records’ to drop double dose of deep music: Hassan Wargui is from the Anti-Atlas mountains of Morocco and is the next vinyl on the label, also coming is a must-hear Indian tape mix
One of the best labels around for music from around the globe is Hive Mind Records – Marc Teare has brought us some of the finest music from Morocco, highlife from Ghana, South American psychedelia, iconic stars of Indonesia and modern Dada from Italy – all links to World Treasures Music’ coverage of these outstanding…
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Another reissue of the late, great Maalem Mahmoud Gania and the amazing ‘Aicha’ album – Hive Mind Records come full circle as their tenth release, like their first, is from Morocco’s “undisputed King of Gnawa music”
Congratulations to Hive Mind Records on the release of their tenth record – the sensational album Aicha by the ‘King of Gnawa music’, the late Maalem Mahmoud Gania – it’s another highlight from the artist’s priceless catalogue and with the full blessing of the legend’s family. Gnawa music is a style and culture that is performed…
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New tracks from Casablanca’s Guedra Guedra and transnational quartet Ariwo – shows richness of forthcoming compilation ‘Door To The Cosmos’ from On The Corner
The first single taken from the forthcoming On The Corner compilation, Door To The Cosmos, comes from new OtC label recruit Guedra Guedra – a producer and musician who is breaking the mould. His eclectic influences and fusion of traditional sounds from around the world inspire his psychedelic and intense productions. Guedra Guedra is innovating…
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On The Corner Records release ‘Son of Sun’ EP by Moroccan producer Guedra Guedra, following remix of label mate Penya and acclaimed DJ sets
London’s On the Corner Records present the Son Of Sun EP from Moroccan producer Guedra Guedra (AKA Abdellah M. Hassak) – his DJ sets and productions are a potent brew of North African roots and traditions, with electronic sorcery. On The Corner Records have been world leaders in releasing fresh productions and remixes, with artists spanning the…
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Label’s opener is limited 12″ by Innov Gnawa and their beautiful take on Moroccan traditional music
New label Pique-nique Recordings present Innov Gnawa and Aicha on a limited 12-inch record – featuring four traditional pieces – mixed and produced by Dave Harrington (Darkside). Gnawa music is a traditional music form of Morocco. Members of Innov Gnawa grew up and studied the tradition in Morocco individually and fate brought each musician separately to…
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This genre fusing gnawa is Habibi Funk’s latest electrifying dig by Attarazat Addahabia and Faradjallah El Hadaoui
This Attarazat Addahabia and Faradjallah El Hadaoui album can now be heard widely for the first time thanks to the painstaking work of Habibi Funk. It’s a completely unreleased album with an innovative band blending Moroccan gnawa music with funk and rock. It’s fantastic. The team at Habibi say: “Recorded in Morocco in 1973 Attarazat…
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