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Mohamed Errebbaa Gnawa Music Workshop
Castle Street
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2NJ
Opening Times
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Prices
Places cost £6. You can pay more than this if you want to support Barbican Theatre's work and the free places available at this workshop (in a Pay It Forward manner) by adding a donation when you book.
There are a limited number of £0 Pay What You Decide places at this workshop available for those who might otherwise not be able to afford to attend. If you'd like to ask about one of these £0 spaces please email rebels@barbicantheatre.co.uk
About us
Who is this workshop for?
Ideal for established, emerging and beginner musicians who want to learn about the Gnawa music styles including singing/vocals, clapping patterns & krakeb percussion.
About The Masterclass
The workshop will be presented in 3 parts and will cover an introduction to Gnawa culture and includes a short performance by workshop facilitator Mohamed Errebbaa and their band Tagna Groove.
Come to join us for a Gnawa music workshop, learn old African songs, clapping & krakeb (metal percussion) Soaring vocals and bass-heavy grooves. Gnawa musician from Morocco, Gimbri (three-string guitar) player Mohamed Errebbaa & band.
Get ready to hear ancient Gnawa songs backed by harp and flute, trumpet, soulful harmonies; African rhythms and minimalist jazz keys.
An evening of global music that will see intensity, power chords and stories of arrival and departure. This performance will harness the deep trance power of the Gnawa repertoire and will showcase new material, bringing elements of desert blues and heavy groove to lift the spirits and dance.
Part 1 - Singing (learning call and response songs)
Part 2 - Clapping patterns
Part 3 - Krakeb (learning 6/8 rhythms on percussive instrument called Krakeb (metal castanets)
About the music
Featuring the soaring vocals and bass-heavy grooves from Gnawa musician from Morocco, Gimbri (three-string guitar) player Mohamed Errebbaa & band.
Get ready to hear ancient Gnawa songs backed by harp and flute, trumpet, soulful harmonies; African rhythms and minimalist jazz keys.
An evening of global music that will see intensity, power chords and stories of arrival and departure. This performance will harness the deep trance power of the Gnawa repertoire and will showcase new material, bringing elements of desert blues and heavy groove to lift the spirits and dance.
