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Majid Bekkas - Mabrouk (2011) {Bee Jazz BEE 003}
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© 2011 Bee Jazz Records | BEE 003
World Music / Jazz / World Fusion / Gnawa Music / Morocco

Bekkas is a leading Gnawa musician who sings and plays the oud, as well as acoustic guitar and guembri, the three-stringed bass-like instrument that provides the trance-inducing pulse of Gnawa music. The Gnawa, in turn, are spiritual brotherhoods formed in Morocco among slaves brought there from sub-Saharan Africa over the centuries. Bekkas has collaborated with a number of jazz players, including saxophonist Archie Shepp, pianist Joachim Kuhn and drummer Hamid Drake, concentrating on the more adventurous end of the jazz continuum.

Acoustic Yoga is the 4th album in Putumayo’s acclaimed yoga series that promotes relaxation through global music journeys. Weaving expressive, acoustic instruments together with warm, soulful vocals, this 66 minute collection is designed to leave the listener feeling a sense of calm and peace.