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The Master Musicians Of Joujouka

(Sub Rosa) Releases

The Master Musician of Joujouka come from the Rif mountains of Morocco. They are some of the best Sufi music players of the world.

(Biography Last updated 11 May 2004)

Releases by The Master Musicians Of Joujouka

Boujeloudby The Master Musicians Of Joujouka

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Release date 5 September 2006
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In the mythology of the village of Joujouka, Boujeloud is a half-man/half goat creature who bears a great resemblance to the ancient god Pan. Each year for a week following the Islamic festival of Aid El Kebir (the Big Feast) the musicians enact the pagan-like ritual of Boujeloud. A man ... [more]


Moroccan Trance Music Vol. II: Sufiby The Gnoua Brotherhood Of Marrakesh/The Master Musicians Of Joujouka

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Release date 17 May 2005
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Some years ago Sub Rosa released the highly acclaimed first volume of Moroccan trance music in collaboration with the American writer Paul Bowles - it included some Jilala and Gnaoua rituals (from Tangier and Marrakesh respectively). This is it's logical continuation... it's what's happens after the trance. The other side.

Once ... [more]


Joujouka Black Eyesby The Master Musicians Of Joujouka

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Release date 20 June 1995
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One of the few legitimate recordings of the legendary Moroccan ensemble, recorded in Joujouka, 1994. This is a different sound from that usually expected of Joujouka. All the circular breathing techniques, drum and melody patterns are used but the sound is trancey, mellow and incredibly uplifiting.

One great moment is the ... [more]