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	Science Fair Projects - Music of Morocco
		Morocco is a North African country inhabited mostly by Arabs along with Berbers and other minorities.
		Music is played everywhere in Morocco, from the muezzin which call the people to prayer to popular music being played at markets, music festivals (moussem) and performers at cafes.
		Morocco is home to the Western Tradition of Sephardic music, which is descended from the Jews expelled from Spain several centuries ago.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Music_of_Morocco (1120 words)

	Moroccan music
		It is extremely complicated in musical structure, and its lyrics are characterised by the strict use of the Andalusian dialect or classical Arabic.
		Sapho: Born in Marrakesh, Sapho left Morocco at the age of 17 and moved with her parents to Paris, where after studying at university, her debut album, "Le baladeur du Rex", was released in 1977.
		Guedra is a trance ceremony from the Southwest of Morocco.
	www.al-bab.com /maroc/cult/music.htm (1244 words)

	Yoel Ben-Simhon-Sultana Music-oud
		The music and the poetic heritage of the Golden Age considered in Morocco as a sublime art, and its music repertoire was the main source for admiration and influence.
		The music theory of this heritage evolved from the music theory of Arabian music, throughout the course of the ninth and thirteenth centuries.
		The music in Morocco and the tradition of Andalusian music was maintained, both in and outside of the synagogue.
	www.sultanamusic.com /sultanaensemble/learnmusic.php (1243 words)

	CDRoots: Street Music of Morocco
		The character of the music heard today in Morocco is a result of the many complex historical vicissitudes of the country of its ethnic make-up and geographical location.
		The Berber dialect of the Rif mountain region (Tarifi), of Aenatiya origin, is spoken by the Rif mountain tribes, the sedentaries of eastern Morocco, the Middle Atlas region and the Figuig area (near the Algerian borders).
		The Berber Chleuhs (or Tachelaheït) dialect, spoken by the sedentaries of the upper central and eastern Atlas, the Sous of the anti-Atlas area and the oasis of the Bani region.
	www.cdroots.com /ly-morocco.html (2864 words)

	World Music Features Magical, Mystical Morocco World Music at Global Rhythm - The Destination for World Music
		Moroccoâs music is as enchanting and varied as its landscape.
		From the refined classical music of Andalusian Spain to soulful Berber songs, from hypnotic Gnawan chants to the music of the Sephardic Jewish community, the music of Morocco is truly a mosaic.
		The music of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain and North Africa), combining elements of European courtly music, high Arab and Jewish traditions, and local styles, was and remains a potent cultural force in Morocco.
	www.globalrhythm.net /WorldMusicFeatures/MagicalMysticalMorocco.cfm (3707 words)

	Jesus Music Goes to ... Morocco? - News - Christian Music Today
		Morocco is one of the most progressive—and culturally "Western"—nations in the Muslim world.
		Morocco was also the first country to recognize the independent United States, with an unbroken Treaty of Friendship with the U.S. since 1786.
		It all began when Thomas and a group of others visited Morocco in 2004, and Abdelali Doumou, regional president for the Marrakech area, was moved by Thomas' commitment to God and religious freedom.
	www.christianitytoday.com /music/news/2005/jesusmusicgoestomorocco.html (1449 words)

	FOCUS on MOROCCO - Music
		lassical music in the moroccan sense is the Andalusian music of the tenth to fifteenth centuries.
		lt is extremely complicated in musical structure, and its lyrics are characterized by the strict use of the Andalusian dialect or classical Arabic and by the construction of verse in the style of classical poetry.
		Since independence the Association of Andalusian Music in Casablanca has attempted to preserve examples of this music, collecting and writing down the melodies and words, which have been transmitted largely by ear.
	www.focusmm.com /morocco/mo_musmn.htm (270 words)

	Morocco Today : Arts and Music in Moroccan Society
		With the exception of a simple amplification which is obviously essential when catering to the needs of a large audince, the Nass el Ghiwane refuse to deform the sound of their instruments by any other electrical equipment.
		Moroccan popular music was reborn in the 70s, with the arrival of the group Nass El Ghiwane.
		Observers of Morocco's constantly evolving cultural landscape never fail to be impressed by the originality and creativity of the work of the country's artists - and this is what distinguishes Morocco most strongly from other Arab countries.
	www.moroccotoday.net /music.htm (531 words)

	UCRP: Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
		While earning a B.A. in music as a trumpet player from Queens College of the City University of New York, an increasing fascination with medieval and Renaissance vocal music led her to convert to singing, and to pursue advanced degrees in musicology from Queens College and Columbia University.
		In expressing the Ragas — musical modes - which are at the core of India’s classical music, her deep and powerful bass voice resonates with emotion and devotion.
		She has been the recipient of several major Indian classical music awards including, in August 2006, the title of Sangita Choodamani which is considered one of the most prestigious honors for a musician in India.
	www.culturalevents.ucr.edu /season/06-07/fes.htm (1500 words)

	Music Therapy 101: Bringing music therapy to Morocco
		I have had to opportunity to travel to other countries in the past and I have done educational and music therapy consults in and around the Houston area.
		I want people to feel comfortable to ask anything and begin to build the trust and rapport that is needed so to help the students of this school.
		Posted by: Bethany Joy at March 4, 2006 02:52 PM I am glad to hear that you will be visiting Agadir soon an you will be bringing the music therapy to it.
	blogs.chron.com /musictherapy101/archives/2006/03/bringing_music.html (817 words)

	Aziz in Morocco- Alternative - music - British Council - Arts
		The music was completely new to them, but by the end of the set, the 6000 strong Moroccan audience were chanting his name and demanding autographs.
		With the help of local youth music organisation F.O.L., guitar workshops and discussions followed, and a jam session with local musicians continued into the early hours.
		On being asked about his overall impressions of Morocco by local newspaper Casamaville, Aziz spoke of the warmth and welcome they received from the local people, and in particular the strong sense of belonging that he experienced during this, his first ever visit to an Arab Muslim country.
	www.britishcouncil.org /arts-music-alternative-aziz-morocco.htm (269 words)

	World Music Central - The Rough Guide To The Music Of Morocco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		morocco is a musical wonderland, stuffed with a bewildering surfeit of sounds; raw, sophisticated, ancient, modern, acoustic, electronic, mellow, fierce, deeply spiritual and extravagantly hedonistic.
		Delving into some of morocco’s musical traditions, such as melhoun and gnawa, The Rough Guide to the Music of morocco also features some of the more contemporary and electronic sounds to have emerged out of this culturally rich country.
		Also from Casablanca, they instilled a new pride in morocco’s own musical traditions by delving into the sumptuous legacy of melhoun, gnawa, the music of the Jilali (a religious brotherhood) and rural Berber traditions in general, to come up with a new and utterly compelling sound.
	www.worldmusiccentral.org /article.php?story=20040127164311753&query=morocco (800 words)

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		The classical music of Morocco is refined and comes from the Arab-Andalusian tradition of the Moorish civilisation in Spain.
		They are revered for their ability to evoke spirits of the hills, the flocks, and of music.
		All have the surname "Attar." It is said that musical secrets and special knowledge are passed on among generations of Masters.
	www.lycos.com /info/morocco--spain-tours.html (475 words)

	Black Looks
		Calabash Music’s feature artist of April is Thomas Mapfumo who has two new releases both of which are only available to download from their website.
		In Morocco when you ask for a audio CD you have might have the choice of buying the original of having a copy made for half the price or you might just have to buy a copy as the shop owner will not sell his original disk.
		Gnaoua is a special kind of music performed by Black Africans whose ancestors were brought to Morocco either as slaves or traders from West Africa.
	www.blacklooks.org /2005/05/music_and_morocco.html (844 words)

	Friends of Morocco
		In Morocco, musicians are considered magicians, who possess the power to heal, and who can communicate with the spirits of the hills and the flocks and most importantly the spirits of music.
		Afro-Caribbean Music is a non-commercial server is devoted to the promotion of the Afro-Caribbean culture by the mean of it's music and presently lists seven CDs in it's Morocco page.
		ARC Music Our label has been established for approximately 20 years and we specialize in top quality world and folk music.
	friendsofmorocco.org /Souk/music.htm (824 words)

	Music - British Council - Arts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Mohamed ‘Momo’ Merhari from Morocco was recently announced as the winner of the inaugural British Council International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year (IYMEY) award.
		Momo is the co-founder of the 'Boulevard des Jeunes Musiciens', the first event dedicated to urban, contemporary and underground music in Morocco, and now the largest contemporary music festival in North Africa.
		We work across all musical genres including electronic and club-based music, soul, hip hop and UK garage, classical, opera, music theatre and vocal, jazz, alternative music (guitar-based), roots (incorporating asian fusion and reggae) and traditional and folk music.
	www.britishcouncil.org /arts-music.htm (565 words)

	Leony Elmaghribi - Arab Music from Morocco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Recorded live at Rabat, Morocco in 1970 with a traditional orchestra, singing sensation and oud player Leony Elmaghribi performs his original works at "Radio Maroc" to a national Television and Radio audience.
		Leony Elmaghribi also writes al-Ala Algerian music and music from Andalousia, a region of Spain and the most populated of the seventeen autonomous communities that constitute Spain.
		Andalusian classical music uses instruments including oud (lute), rabab (fiddle), darbouka (goblet drums), taarija (tambourine), qanún (zither) and kamenjah (violin).
	leonyelmaghribi.com (167 words)

	World Sacred Music Festival - Olympia, Washington, USA
		The Third Annual World Sacred Music Festival took place on Sunday Feb. 4, 2007, bringing inspiring and educational sacred sounds to hundreds of enthusiastic listeners.
		There is something in music that transcends and unites.
		This is evident in the sacred music of every community...
	olysacredmusic.org (228 words)

	World Music Central - Gnawa Music
		Gnawa is a term used to define both a Moroccan music style and a Muslim religious brotherhood that invokes God and many prophets.
		When they got to the north, they brought their music with them which was called Gnawa.
		Gnawa music is based on pentatonic melodies and the syncopated rhythms led by the propulsive drive of a bass lute called sintir, metal castanets known as karkabas (also known as k'rkbs and qaraqeb) and chanting.
	www.worldmusiccentral.org /article.php?story=20030414201518943 (664 words)

	Music from Morocco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Here, again, is music that makes great dance music to just move to, but which also reveals great subtlety when one sits down and gives it a considered listening.
		It is the classical music of the Maghreb, and one of the high points in the history of Arabic music.
		Their music is percussive and rhythmic, but for my part, it is not my favorite Moroccan music, but listen to it and decide for yourself.
	www.maroc.net /maghreb_music/morocco.htm (974 words)

	Moroccan Folklore
		The ancient walls are brought to life by the skillful use of lighting which also plays on the shimmering costumes of the dancers and gives a new dimension to the vast Saadian structure.
		The music is reduced to a solo seven-hole flute made out of a reed and elementary in design.
		The spectator is, needless to say, enthralled by the diversity and richness of costumes and music that stretch back in time for a thousand years.
	www.africa.upenn.edu /Country_Specific/Morco_folkl.html (1992 words)

	Music Hall - Resource Center - World Music - Middle East / North Africa
		The authors, two notable ethnomusicologists, enliven the history and description of the musical traditions with plenty of images and audio clips.
		This easy-to-navigate site, broken down into regions then countries, provides maps, brief histories of the countries, local instruments, music trends, and musicians, plus a "listening booth" where you can download music samplers of major artists.
		This site provides a straightforward account of the music of the Arab nations of the Middle East and North Africa, covering the history, melody and rhythm, sung poetry and recitation, instruments and instrumental music, changes in Arab music, and folk and popular music.
	www.edgate.com /musichall/students/education_center/world_music/middle_east/arab_music_general.html (285 words)

	Amazon.com: Jilala: Sufi Trance Music From Morocco: Music: Jilala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A good portion of the musical power derived from sacred music, be it gospel or Gregorian chant, comes not just from the composition or its aesthetic, but from the belief in the divine presence each genre strives to evoke.
		The music is rhythmic and stark--a few drums, three flutes, a pair of castanets, and the voices of the followers are all you'll hear on these titleless tracks--and the sound quality renders an experience imperfectly dimmed by the years.
		Yet this vivid sonic portrait of the Sufi mystical sect of Jilala captures the musical essence of a culture jubilantly seizing the soul of their worship.
	www.amazon.com /Jilala-Sufi-Trance-Music-Morocco/dp/B000007ORU (712 words)

	Marweb, Search Engine: Arts_and_Humanities/Music
		Moroccanmusic.com - Exploring the indigenous music of Morocco.
		Music from the Maghreb - New Website, intending to present the favorite music of the website team, with something about the music as well as a link to where the CD can be purchased online.
		Oriental Music - We are specialists in Oriental music.
	en.marweb.com /Arts_and_Humanities/Music/page3.htm (200 words)

	Music of the Maghreb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Nowhere is this more evident than in the music of the three countries generally referred to as the Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia).
		What we would like to do instead, is to present the music we like and tell you a little bit about it, particularly what we, personally, think of it.
		These clips are about a minute long, long enough to give you a better sense of the music than the links on Amazon.com and FNAC.com.
	www.maroc.net /maghreb_music (598 words)

	Sublime Frequencies produces music from Java Bali Sumatra Burma Morocco Thailand India Mali Syria Laos Cambodia and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Colorful masks, MoLam music, magnificent costumes, and phallic icons of all sizes, Phi Ta Khon is a mind-blowing and obscure tradition hidden in the interior of the Indochine peninsula.
		From the infectious trance beat of Folk "Dangdut" music to the highly-refined "Orkes Gambus" (Orchestral Arabic music) this is an assortment of relics from a forgotten period of Sumatran music when psychedelic organs echoed underneath arabic string sections and rustic violins sawed atop trance beats from poorly-lit night markets.
		Folk music of the Sahara is an intoxicating experience of sight and sound captured among the Tuareg and Libyan people of North Central Africa.
	www.sublimefrequencies.com (1940 words)

	Music Of Morocco - In The Rif Berber Tradition - Zri Zrat by Nour Eddine CD
		Music Of Morocco - In The Rif Berber Tradition - Zri Zrat by Nour Eddine CD Search
		Music Of Morocco - In The Rif Berber Tradition - Zri Zrat - Import CD
		Remember to focus your comments on Music Of Morocco - In The Rif Berber Tradition - Zri Zrat - Import CD.
	www.cduniverse.com /search/xx/music/pid/1590455/a/The+Music+Of+Morocco+%2D+In+The+Rif+Berber+Tradition.htm (199 words)

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