Moroccan

Hassan Hakmoun

Hassan Hakmoun’s new album evokes the sounds of Morocco

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Hassan Hakmoun grew up in the world of gnawa music and dance that came to Morocco by way of west Africa. But it was an altogether different culture that got Hakmoun to New York City, where he has lived for the past three decades. Hakmoun has tapped into his Moroccan roots for a new album, “Unity.”Hassan Hakmoun grew up in the world of gnawa music and dance that came to Morocco by way of west Africa. But it was an altogether different culture that got Hakmoun to New York City, where he has lived for the past three decades. Hakmoun has tapped into his Moroccan roots for a new album, “Unity.”