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Trances

68% | Jan 27, 1982 | Documentary, Music

A portrait of the groundbreaking Moroccan band Nass El Ghiwane, documenting a series of electrifying live performances in Tunisia, Morocco, and France; on the streets of Casablanca; and in intimate conversations. Storytellers through song and traditional instruments, and with connections to political theatre, the band became a local phenomenon and an international sensation, thanks to their rebellious lyrics and sublime, fully acoustic sound, which draws on Berber rhythms, Malhun sung poetry, and Gnawa dances.

Featured Crew

Ahmed El Maânouni
Director
Ahmed El Maânouni
Writer

Cast

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Nass El Ghiwane
Themselves
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Larbi Batma
Self - Percussion
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Omar Sayed
Self - Percussion
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Abderrahman Paco
Self - Bass
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Allal Yaala
Self - Banjo

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