A modern-day Amazon, Asmâa Hamzaoui is one of the few, if not the only, female mâalem – a small revolution in the world of Moroccan gnawa music, which is usually performed by men only. Listening to her perpetuate this tradition, which combines virtuosity with spirituality, is a thrilling experience! An expert on the guembri, the 3-stringed plucked lute, Hamzaoui and her all-female group Bnat Timbouktou will lead you into a trance-like state. Mesmerising and beautiful!
