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Said Guissi's Aissawa Ensemble

Sufism

Led by Said Guissi, this ensemble from Fez comes from the Aissawa, a Moroccan Sufi brotherhood founded in the 16th century. Its ritual music uses long trumpets, reed pipes and layered drumming to accompany dhikr and trance ceremonies.

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Said Guissi's Aissawa Ensemble

Led by Said Guissi, this ensemble from Fez comes from the Aissawa, a Moroccan Sufi brotherhood founded in the 16th century. Its ritual music uses long trumpets, reed pipes and layered drumming to accompany dhikr and trance ceremonies.

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