Trances

Here at last comes the time of ecstasy, of trances.

Trances — Plot

A portrait of the groundbreaking Moroccan band Nass El Ghiwane, documenting a series of electrifying live performances in Tunisia, Morocco, and France; on the streets of Casablanca; and in intimate conversations. Storytellers through song and traditional instruments, and with connections to political theatre, the band became a local phenomenon and an international sensation, thanks to their rebellious lyrics and sublime, fully acoustic sound, which draws on Berber rhythms, Malhun sung poetry, and Gnawa dances.

• Release date
• January 27, 1982
• Runtime
• 90 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Music
• Director
• Ahmed El Maânouni

Trances — Cast

Nass El Ghiwane Themselves Larbi Batma Self - Percussion

O

Omar Sayed Self - Percussion

A

Abderrahman Paco Self - Bass

A

Allal Yaala Self - Banjo