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"Moroccan gimbri master Majid Bekkas joins global fusion jazzsters Waaju for a night of electrifying Gnawa and rare live grooves. Another standout offering from Worm Disco Club FFO: Ali Farka Toure, Ethiopiques, Electric Jalaba, Kokoroko."
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A gig held at Strange Brew on Friday 3rd March. The event starts at 19:00.
A double headline show featuring Waaju, and a special guest in the form of a Moroccan 'Gnawa' master musician who is visiting and touring the UK for the first time ever!
Led by drummer and percussionist Ben Brown, Waaju’s unique and divergent sound connects the dots between West African and Latin music with a playful and deft musicality that embraces Moroccan Gnawa to Caribbean carnival music mixed with different layers of London’s own musical culture. Waaju's members also perform with the likes of: Nubiyan Twist, Alfa Mist, Ashley Henry, Jordan Rakai & China Moses to name but a few... We've been loving their tracks and trying to bring them to Bristol since their self-titled debut album came out in 2018.
Joining Waaju for this run of shows, is a very special musician indeed! Trance, ritual, mysticism, psychedelia, magic... however one chooses to describe the way that North-African 'Gnawa' music affects people, there can be no denying the fascination for it which reaches right across the world.
Morrocan gimbri-player and singer Majid Bekkas is one of Moroccan music's most dazzling figures, and also probably the musician who has made this music interact most with other genres. Majid Bekkas started his musical career in 1972 playing banjo in Moroccan “Jil” groups rather like Nass El Ghiwane. He has released 11 albums since 2002, 'African Gnaoua Blues', 'Mogador' & ' Makenba' are rich in atmosphere and mood, the mysticism and romance of North African music.
His abilities as a Oud and Lute player are also widely respected, and he is a talented singer! We are over the moon to be able to welcome Majid to the Strange Brew stage in what will be a very rare opportunity to see a Moroccan musician of his calibre on a UK stage.
This gig is a must for any of you who have been to see Electric Jalaba play in Bristol! Worm Soundsystem DJs will be joining the dots before the band...
Note: After the gig our Nathan (worm) is hosting the clubnight that evening. Bubble will be running 10.30-3am with a headline DJ from NYC and Brooklyn's Nowadays club: Ayesha. Expect Bass, rave, breaks, broken/rhythmic house sounds, UKG, Jungle and NY Techno. Proper eclectic fun club sounds. All gig tickets holders will be able to stay on at a £5 discount afterwards if they fancy it!!
Note: this an early gig. The performances start at 8.30pm!
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Waaju & Majid Bekkas LIVE
Thurs 19th May - 7.00pm - 10pm - Strange Brew
Tickets:
Early Worm: £11 SOLD OUT
General Release: £12.50 SOLD OUT
Final Release: £14 (week of show).
MOTD.
WDC xx
Entry requirements:
Led by drummer and percussionist Ben Brown, Waaju’s unique and divergent sound connects the dots between West African and Latin music with a playful and deft musicality that embraces Moroccan Gnawa to Caribbean carnival music mixed with different layers of London’s own musical culture. Waaju's members also perform with the likes of: Nubiyan Twist, Alfa Mist, Ashley Henry, Jordan Rakai & China Moses to name but a few... We've been loving their tracks and trying to bring them to Bristol since their self-titled debut album came out in 2018.
Joining Waaju for this run of shows, is a very special musician indeed! Trance, ritual, mysticism, psychedelia, magic... however one chooses to describe the way that North-African 'Gnawa' music affects people, there can be no denying the fascination for it which reaches right across the world.
Morrocan gimbri-player and singer Majid Bekkas is one of Moroccan music's most dazzling figures, and also probably the musician who has made this music interact most with other genres. Majid Bekkas started his musical career in 1972 playing banjo in Moroccan “Jil” groups rather like Nass El Ghiwane. He has released 11 albums since 2002, 'African Gnaoua Blues', 'Mogador' & ' Makenba' are rich in atmosphere and mood, the mysticism and romance of North African music.
His abilities as a Oud and Lute player are also widely respected, and he is a talented singer! We are over the moon to be able to welcome Majid to the Strange Brew stage in what will be a very rare opportunity to see a Moroccan musician of his calibre on a UK stage.
This gig is a must for any of you who have been to see Electric Jalaba play in Bristol! Worm Soundsystem DJs will be joining the dots before the band...
Note: After the gig our Nathan (worm) is hosting the clubnight that evening. Bubble will be running 10.30-3am with a headline DJ from NYC and Brooklyn's Nowadays club: Ayesha. Expect Bass, rave, breaks, broken/rhythmic house sounds, UKG, Jungle and NY Techno. Proper eclectic fun club sounds. All gig tickets holders will be able to stay on at a £5 discount afterwards if they fancy it!!
Note: this an early gig. The performances start at 8.30pm!
--------------------------------------------------------
Waaju & Majid Bekkas LIVE
Thurs 19th May - 7.00pm - 10pm - Strange Brew
Tickets:
Early Worm: £11 SOLD OUT
General Release: £12.50 SOLD OUT
Final Release: £14 (week of show).
MOTD.
WDC xx
Entry requirements:
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