Morocco is a land of striking contrasts. Situated in the northwest corner of Africa and bound by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Morocco’s terrain is exceptionally varied, offering fertile valleys between mountains, great rivers, and vast plains, where caravan routes stretch towards the Sahara Desert. Throughout history its strategic location established Morocco as a lively crossroads that bridged Africa, Europe, and Asia, giving rise to a rich cultural exchange. This diversity gave rise to Morocco’s extraordinary wealth of musical styles.
This documentary, filmed throughout the country from sea to mountain to desert, explores the powerful connection between traditional music and Moroccan rites of passage. From the birth of a baby until the last living breath, melody and rhythm surround and shape the lives of all Moroccans. (2002)
