The Master Musicians of Jajouka
By Nick Castro
Master Musicians of Jajouka are an ancient family of musicians from northern Morocco. Their tradition has been passed down orally for anywhere from 1,300 to 4,000 years. They are believed to have originally descended from migratory Phoenician settlers who made their homes in the Rif mountains of Morocco. They share their home with the sancutary of Saint Sidi Ahmed Sheikh, who is the patron saint of Morocco. Their music has caught the ear and piqued the interest of many figures on the counter culture throughout the years, including Brion Gysin, William Burroughs, Paul Bowles and Brian Jones. Today their music is famous around the world and is led by Bachir Attar of the keepers of the Jajouka secrets, the Attar family.... Read More
- Genre:
- World
- City Of Origin:
- Jajouka, Morocco
- Formed Date:
- c. 1950
