in partnership with The B-Bar
Mohamed Errebbaa
African Gnawa Music Workshop
For ages 18+
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Wed 29 Mar
6pm - 8pm
Approx 2 hrs
£6
Note: If you have ReBels Advanced Full Membership for the Spring 2023 term attendance of this masterclass is included within your £50 fee and you do not need to pay again.
About The Masterclass
The workshop will be presented in 3 parts and will cover an introduction to Gnawa culture and includes a short performance by workshop facilitator Mohamed Errebbaa and Driss Yamdah.
Come to join us for a Gnawa music workshop, learn old African songs, clapping & krakeb (metal percussion)
Part 1 - Singing (learning call and response songs)
Part 2 - Clapping patterns
Part 3 - Krakeb (learning 6/8 rhythms on percussive instrument called Krakeb (metal castanets)
Led by Gnawa musician from Morocco, Gimbri (three-string guitar) player Mohamed Errebbaa.
For ages: 18+
How much does it cost to attend?
Places cost £6. You can pay more than this if you want to support Barbican Theatre's work and the free places available at this workshop (in a Pay It Forward manner) by adding a donation when you book.
There are a limited number of £0 Pay What You Decide places at this workshop available for those who might otherwise not be able to afford to attend. If you'd like to ask about one of these £0 spaces please email rebels@barbicantheatre.co.uk
Note: If you have ReBels Advanced Full Membership for the Spring 2023 term attendance of this masterclass is included within your £50 fee and you do not need to pay again. To book a place (and not pay again!) please add to cart and then when prompted to add a promo code please add the special code you'll have been sent when your membership was confirmed
Attendee guidance / trigger warnings / safe space
Age Guidance: suitable for ages 18
Emotional / trigger warnings: none expected.
Health warnings: as you'll be using your voice for the vocal exercises we'd suggest bringing a (soft) drink to ensure your throat stays hydrated.
Barbican Theatre is a safe space - safe to be who you are, regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender, identity, or sexual orientation.
About Your Workshop Leader: Mohamed Errebbaa
Mohamed is a Master of Gnawa music from Morocco. He began performing with traditional Sufi brotherhoods in Rabat, Morocco at the age of 10, and received the title of Maalem, (Master of the Gnawa tradition) at the age of 28 after working with many of the great Gnawa masters like Maalem Said Oughassal, Abderahim Benthami and Mokhtar Gania. Since then Mohamed Errebbaa has collaborated with international artists such as Antonia Vai, Martin Seigneur, Trevy Felix, Nelly Stharre, Chloe Rose Laing and Justin Adams.
Mohamed came to UK in 2020 and has performed at festivals including Afrika Eye, Stroud Sacred Music Festival, Buddahfield, Shambalal, Musicport, Bergenfest Norway and many more.
Tickets
Places cost £6. You can pay more than this if you want to support Barbican Theatre's work and the free places available at this workshop (in a Pay It Forward manner) by adding a donation when you book.
There are a limited number of £0 Pay What You Decide places at this workshop available for those who might otherwise not be able to afford to attend. If you'd like to ask about one of these £0 spaces please email rebels@barbicantheatre.co.uk
Note: If you have ReBels Advanced Full Membership for the Spring 2023 term attendance of this masterclass is included within your £50 fee and you do not need to pay again. To book a place (and not pay again!) please add to cart and then when prompted to add a promo code please add the special code you'll have been sent when your membership was confirmed
Accessiblity
If you have any specific access requirements (for example wheelchair access) please leave details in the comment box when placing your order or email our team at info@barbicantheatre.co.uk and they will arrange this for you.
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