Trances(El hal)
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Morocco, France · 1981
1h 30m
Director Ahmed El Maanouni
Starring Nass-El Ghiwane, Larbi Batma, Larbi Batma, Omar Sayed
Genre Documentary, Music
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This musical documentary tells the story of Nass El Ghiwane, an influential Moroccan musical group who integrated native folk music into new forms that gained popularity all over North Africa. Their creativity incorporated Sufi chants, theater, poetry, and politically loaded lyrics into a totalizing musical experience.
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