Khardala/Beldia: Chefchaouen's Holy Smokes, is the title of Tresno Records' fourth instalment.
While working on the last chapter of the Sriti series (a three-hearted sound documentary about some of Java's most representative musics) and investigating on Sufism and its pivotal role in the preservation of ancient forms of art in certain areas of the world, Ldgu has flown to Morocco, managing to collect precious recordings in the old city of Chefchaouen.
The ethnomusicological approach used here is that which marks Tresno's creed: getting involved with unforewarned local musicians in order to witness performances that must be as spontaneous as possible.
This output is all about Gnawa: Moroccans' true, centennial sound.
Originated centuries ago among those slaves who, from the Sub-Saharian belt were taken north, towards Maghreb, Gnawa is still considered nowadays to be one of the purest, oldest and untouched forms of African music.

TRACKLIST
LENGTH: 27'33''
01. Alwali Ya Moulay Ahmed
02. Youbadi
03. Toura Toura / La Illaha Illa Allah / Boulila

Sabir Aslah: leading vocals, sintir (guembri)
Morad Raissouni: backing vocals, garagab (qraqeb), clapping
Mohamed El Habti: backing vocals, lighters, tea pouring, clapping

Ldgu: clapping, field recordings.
Cover photo by Ldgu.
Recorded in Chefchaouen, December 2018.
Mixed and mastered by Ldgu.


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