Trances Poster

Trances

68.00% | January 27, 1982 | Documentary, Music

A portrait of the groundbreaking Moroccan band Nass El Ghiwane, documenting a series of electrifying live performances in Tunisia, Morocco, and France; on the streets of Casablanca; and in intimate conversations. Storytellers through song and traditional instruments, and with connections to political theatre, the band became a local phenomenon and an international sensation, thanks to their rebellious lyrics and sublime, fully acoustic sound, which draws on Berber rhythms, Malhun sung poetry, and Gnawa dances.

Featured Crew

Ahmed El Maânouni
Director
Ahmed El Maânouni
Writer
Atika Tahiri
Editor

Cast

Nass El Ghiwane
Nass El Ghiwane
Themselves
Larbi Batma
Larbi Batma
Self - Percussion
Omar Sayed
Omar Sayed
Self - Percussion
Abderrahman Paco
Abderrahman Paco
Self - Bass
Allal Yaala
Allal Yaala
Self - Banjo

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