Transe Gnawa Express es una creación artística que fusiona la música tradicional Gnawa con sonidos electrónicos y proyecciones visuales en vivo, ofreciendo una experiencia de trance festiva. Los elementos electrónicos aportan una intensidad hipnótica a una forma de arte ya poderosa, enraizada en la tradición espiritual norteafricana.
El lado Gnawa del proyecto es liderado por Hamouda Benzaid, Amine Bassi y Ahmed Labnoua — tres músicos y bailarines de Essaouira y su reconocido festival, con amplia experiencia en colaboraciones musicales entre géneros. Su búsqueda de un encuentro generacional los llevó al dúo Samifati, que ha estado viajando y actuando internacionalmente durante más de diez años.
El dúo Samifati está representado por Sami Fatih en violín y máquinas. La creación visual corre a cargo de Axel Vanlerberghe, añadiendo una dimensión escénica cautivadora al espectáculo.
El evento tiene lugar el domingo 20 de septiembre de 2026 a las 19:30 en el Théâtre Jean-Claude Carrière en Montpellier, como parte del Festival Arabesques.
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Samifati
Samifati leads Transe Gnawa Express, a concert experience rooted in Morocco's Gnawa tradition, where hypnotic guembri rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and spiritual trance meet modern influences. Expect an immersive, energetic evening ideal for travelers seeking authentic live music and cultural discovery.
Transe Gnawa Express
Transe Gnawa Express blends the hypnotic rhythms of Moroccan Gnawa with modern, groove-driven sounds. Paired with Samifati in concert, expect trance-inducing percussion, deep bass lines and spiritual energy. A memorable night for world music lovers seeking something immersive and authentic.
Hamouda Benzaid
Hamouda Benzaid is a musician rooted in Gnawa traditions, and he is associated with the Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express concert. Visitors can expect hypnotic rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and a spiritual, trance-inspired atmosphere that makes this a memorable cultural highlight.
Amine Bassi
Amine Bassi is a Moroccan-rooted musician and a name to look for at Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express. This event brings together gnawa's hypnotic rhythms, trance-inducing chants and contemporary sounds, giving visitors a lively, soulful introduction to one of Morocco's most treasured musical traditions.
Ahmed Labnoua
Ahmed Labnoua is a Gnawa musician featured in Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express, a concert celebrating Morocco's spiritual musical tradition. Expect hypnotic guembri rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and trance-inducing grooves, an immersive cultural experience for visitors seeking authentic Moroccan sound.
Sami Fatih
Sami Fatih is a musician and creative force behind Samifati & Transe Gnawa Express, a concert blending the hypnotic rhythms of Moroccan Gnawa with modern, trance-inspired sounds. Expect rich percussion, soulful chants, and an immersive atmosphere that offers a vivid taste of living musical heritage.
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