Group

Nass el Ghiwane

Nass El Ghiwane (Arabic: ناس الغيوان) are a musical group established in 1970 in Casablanca, Morocco. The group, which originated in avant-garde political theater, has played an influential role in Moroccan chaabi (or shaabi).

Nass El Ghiwane were the first band to introduce Western instruments like the modern banjo. Their music incorporates a trance aesthetic, reflecting the influence of local gn…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Morocco
Founded
1971
Labels
EMI Music Arabia
Polydor
MLP
Buda Records
Blue Silver
Last updated: November 18th, 2014

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