Innov Gnawa

AICHA

Pique-Nique Recordings

PN002

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Gnawa Is A Uniquely Moroccan Sound With Roots In Islam And Links To A Healing Ritual Called Lila (arabic For Night). From This Heritage Comes Innov Gnawa, The Only New York-based Gnawa Group Made From Moroccan Natives, Led By The Mâalem (master) Hassan Ben Jaafer. In 2016, Pique-nique Recordings Presented Their Debut Ep Together And, Since Then, The Band Have Also Featured On Bambro Koyo Ganda From Bonobo S Latest Album. Aicha Is Their Much Anticipated Follow-up. Alongside The Joyous Call And Response Between The Maalem And The Group That S Common In Gnawa, There Are Also Hints Of Electronic Programming Interspersed Between The Traditional Live Instrumentation No Doubt An Influence Of Nicolas Jaar Collaborator Dave Harrington Who Produced The Ep.