"Gnawa" is a tribute to a secret geography.
a wandering tribes, a deep memory and sounds,
which have been whispered down for many generations.
Gnawas are called healer musicians from sub- sahara brought
to Maghreb (Morrocco) as slaves in the 17th century onwards.
There they have pursued the connection with djinn (the genie spirits) while
proclaiming Allah's greatness. They are "passers-on".
Religion - or rather spirituality- and music are neither a duty nor an end in themselves:
Their practice aims at cementing a community turned towards Gods,
with respect and consideration for individuals.
The Gnawa have made their way far from land of origin.
Musicians and night helears. they summon up the ancestral spirits
of the land to heal and preserve the world's balance.
