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Recorded in 1966, Music of Morocco gives a snapshot of everyday music, both secular and religious, among various ethnic groups. The Berbers, Aissawa, Gnawa, and Haha sing in Arabic and regional languages and play a variety of instruments, including the tarija (pottery drum), awad (flute), rhaita (oboe), kamenja (violin), and guinbri (3-string guitar). Liner notes provide historical background on the groups and describe the style and context for each song. Album Tracks 1. Aissawa Dancers 2. Gnawa Dancers 3. Music of the Haha Tribe 4. Toqtoqa Jabalia 5. Haouzia Music 6. Ahouache from Tata 7. Toqtoqa from Sidi Kassem 8. Aissawa Procession 9. Ahouache Dyal Telatenouss 10. Ahouache Dyal Telatenouss, 2nd Selection
