Exploring Jazz and Moroccan Roots
On the Ebony Road (independent, 2006)
North African music continues to venture into new forms. Morocan jazz singer Malika Zarra mixes Moroccan roots (Gnawa, Berber and shaabi) with contemporary jazz on her debut CD, On the Ebony Road. Her gentle vocal style is very similar to Flora Purim's. Zarra's gifted voice is able to combine vocal jazz techniques with Arabic phrasings.
Born in Morocco and raised in France, Zarra is now based in the United States. Her multicultural band includes Francis Jacob on guitars; Brahim Fribgane on ud, darbuka, cajón, karkabas, bendir and vocals; Mamadou Ba on bass; and Harvey Wirth on drums.
Buy On the Ebony Road.
For additional information read the article: Moroccan-French Jazz Singer and Composer Malika Zarra Releases Debut Album
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