Maâlem Brahim El Belkani
“Brahim Belkane / the traditionalist”
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- Marrakech
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- b. 1945
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Biography
Born in Marrakech (1945); one of the pioneers of Gnaoua fusion — collaborated on the documentary *Wijdan: The Mystery of Gnawa Trance Music* with Sibiri Samake and John Allen, and remains an active festival presence. Known as 'the traditionalist' for staying anchored in the classical lila repertoire and form.