Let's try something different this morning. Moroccan music is a unique blend of Andalusian (i.e. southern Spanish), Berber, Arab and African influences. It's developed a strong following in Europe and North Africa, although it's less well known in the USA. Unusually for me, because I tend to listen to music rather than play it as background noise, I find it excellent as music to write by. I don't listen to the words (or even understand them): it's just a comforting, relaxing underlay to the words I'm writing.
Here are two compilations of Moroccan music for you to try. If you enjoy them in the foreground, great; otherwise, try playing them softly in the background while you do other things. I think you'll like them.
There's lots more Moroccan music on YouTube. It's far too big a subject to cover in one short post like this. It's worth exploring for yourself, particularly the sub-genres within it. More information at Wikipedia.
Peter
4 comments:
I can envision belly dancers!
I will try it as background music, but I still can't shake that image, so to speak.
I had an album by the Master Musicians of Jajouka back in the 70s. I just about wore out the grooved. I'll have to add some Moroccan music to my playlists. A blast from the past.
"comforting, relaxing underlay" NOT. anxiety producing, chaotic.
Thank you for this Peter - really cool stuff.
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