Sofyan Essarraoui

Gnawa Music and the Making of Dark-Skinned Moroccan Identity

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Download as PDFMorocco’s reputation as a demographically heterogeneous country is perhaps one of its internationally recognizable characteristics. The presence of many ethnic groups, mainly dark-skinned people, is clear proof that traces of the Trans-Saharan trade are still unquestionably vivid. Ostrich eggs, salt, and jewelry were among the goods traded across the Sahara. Nevertheless, those, unfortunately, […]

From Olongo Africa
On December 11, 2020