Name: L'Bnat
Brand: Asmaa Hamazaoui, Bnat Timbouktou

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Catalogue number

CD31037

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-07-19

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Shellshock

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Standard:20

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4251896110373

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LP31038

4251896110380

Artist

Asmaa Hamazaoui

Bnat Timbouktou

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African

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Ajabu!

Ajabu! is a Swedish record label that was established in 2005 in the vibrant city of Malmö. With a passion for music and a commitment to showcasing talented artists, Ajabu! has become a prominent name in the music industry.
Known for their diverse range of genres, Ajabu! has consistently delivered high-quality music that resonates with listeners worldwide. From *electronic* beats to *indie rock* anthems, their catalog offers something for every musical taste.
With an impressive roster of talented artists, Ajabu! continues to push boundaries and break new ground in the music scene. Their dedication to nurturing emerging talent and supporting established performers sets them apart as an influential force within the industry.

Asmaa Hamzaoui stands out as a pioneering female figure in the traditionally male-dominated realm of Gnawa music. With her group, Bnat Timbouktou, she brings a dynamic and spiritual dimension to the genre, infusing it with the vibrant energy of desert blues. Despite the essential role women have played in Gnawa rituals, female musicians have historically been underrepresented. Hamzaoui, however, is at the forefront of changing this trend. Born into a family deeply entrenched in Gnawa traditions in Casablanca, Hamzaoui was immersed in this musical heritage from a young age. Her father, a master musician, and her mother, a dancer, provided a rich environment for her early education in music. She learned to play the guembri, a three-stringed lute central to Gnawa music, and began performing with her father's band on the qraqeb, metal castanets used in Gnawa music, and in the choir. Encouraged by her father, she eventually formed her own group, Bnat Timbouktou. The group's debut album, "Oulad Lghaba," recorded in collaboration with the Swedish label ajabu! Records, was critically acclaimed and nominated for a Songlines Music Award. This album, along with their upcoming release "L'bnat," showcases Hamzaoui's commitment to preserving and revitalizing Gnawa music. "L'bnat," will emphasize the female traditions and spiritual aspects of Gnawa culture. Hamzaoui's performances are characterized by her powerful voice and the rhythmic, percussive playing of the guembri. Her music not only pays homage to the spiritual and healing qualities of Gnawa but also aims to keep the tradition alive by introducing it to new audiences worldwide.

L'Bnat

Music GB

Discover L'Bnat by Asmaa Hamazaoui on Ajabu! Records. Pioneering female Gnawa musician infusing vibrant energy into the genre. Vinyl records available.