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MUSICROUGHGUIDES
The Rough Guide to the music of
Morocco (Second Edition)
2xCD
Special Editio
n
With Bonus C
D
by Groupe
Mazagan
Various Artists
The Rough Guide To The
Music Of Morocco
Cat No: RGNET1266CD
Label: World Music Network
EAN: 9781908025098
UPC: 605633126624
Release date: 27 February 2012
File Under: World
Marketing points:
• A superb overview of the musical
renaissance which has swept across
Morocco in recent years
• Featuring the new generation of
hip hop and rock bands, as well as
paying tribute to legendary Moroccan
musicians
• An insight into how the new Moroccan
generation has lost its fear and found its
voice
Enjoy the true sounds of modern Morocco on this compelling
Rough Guide. From gnawa to hip hop, funk, rap, and a whole lot
more in between, this album includes some of the hottest names
on the Moroccan scene right now.
Artists Include: Master Musicians Of Joujouka, Fnaïre Feat. Salah
Edin, Compagnies Musicales Du Tafilalet, Amira Saqati, Les Imazighen,
U-Cef, Lemchaheb, Maalem Said Damir & Gnawa Allstars, H-Kayne,
Samy Elmaghribi, Mazagan
Bonus CD:
Groupe Mazagan: Tajine Electrik
Groupe Mazagan’s are pioneers of a style
known as chaabi-groove. The music fuses
together rural chants and urban beats
and makes for intoxicating results. Listen
out for tinges of alaoui, gnawa, rai, reggae,
rock and even salsa sounds on this
excellent bonus album.
• Morocco is a musical wonderland with a
staggering wealth, both rich and diverse
• Focusing on the new wave of artists
who are redefining Morocco’s musical
identity
• A diverse music scene, where traditional
and popular styles collide with amazing
results
• A much anticipated follow-up to the
highly successful The Rough Guide To
Morocco (First Edition) (RGNET1128CD)
• Includes FREE bonus CD by Groupe
Mazagan, fusing together rural chants
and urban beats
• Sleeve notes translated into French and
Spanish
2xCD
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