Mystical Gnawa trance with Saad Tiouly!
Saad Tiouly is the rising star of the ancient mystical Gnawa tradition from Morocco.
Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the guembri (a three-stringed bass lute central to Gnawa music), Saad adds a psychedelic twist to Gnawa culture. His fresh lyrics speak to Morocco’s youth, telling stories of growing up in the medina and navigating the balance between tradition and modernity in 2025. With his wild hair and fashionable folkloric outfits, he brings a fresh breeze into an ancient genre.
Backed by the repetitive trance rhythms of the qraqeb (metal castanets), hypnotic vocals, and the fastest guembri grooves in Gnawa, Saad’s concerts are transformative. Though young and trendy, he grew up in Gnawa brotherhoods – deeply connected to the spirituality and legacy of the tradition.
Listen to tales of ancestors, healing, and everyday life – all wrapped in hypnotic trance.
