Omar Afif-Gnawa Trance Fusion / Events / The Glad Cafe
Omar Afif-Gnawa Trance Fusion
Omar is originally from Essaouira, on the Moroccan Atlantic coast and is a Gnawa musician, craftsman and chef who is now based in Edinburgh. He plays a Guembri, a three-stringed bass like instrument, and works as a soloist as well as on collaborations creating fusions between Gnawa music, Blues, Afrobeat, Scottish folk and much more.
Upcoming event
May 31, 2025 @ 7:30pm
- SatMay 317:30pm
The Glad Cafe
United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 1006a Pollokshaws road , G41 2HGCombining the sounds of Morrocco mixed with African, Jazz, Celtic, Blues and other influences, Gnawa Trance Fusion is led by guembri player and singer Omar Afif. The band also features Andy Cooke on baladinda & percussion, Ato Williams on drums, Steve Kettley on saxes, Simona Simeone on qraqueb/backing vocals. Compelling instrumental and vocal phrases are created from traditional call and response sources and combined with creation around the repertoire which draws on jazz, reggae and other influence s. This is an addictive rhythmic experience, at once a soul party and a mystical transport to Africa –Gnawa Trance Fusion brings a unique cultural experience to the contemporary and world music scene.
omarafifgnawatrancefusion.com
youtube.com/@omafif
Instagram @gnawa.trance.fusion£16All Ages
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