Electric Jam
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Duration:2:41 Year:2000- Description
Mahjoun Gnawa Jazz was a collaborative ensemble including the Gnawa musicians Karim Alaoui and Achmed Alaoui, and American musicians Andre Martinez, Doug Principato, On Ka’a Davis, Greg Principato, Ed Davis and Meg Montgomery.
Gnawa music is a spiritual, healing music. The Gnawa were brought to North Africa as musical slaves during the slaving years, and integrated with Islam and Arabic music. It has quantum elements, dealing with the frequency of different colors and tonalities.
The ensemble was active from about 1998 – 2001. This track was recorded at Pepper Temple Studios in Staten Island, NY.
Photography by electricmeg.
You can purchase the EP on Bandcamp.