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Elderly Moroccan man playing a sintir, also known as the guembri, gimbri or hejhouj, is a three-stringed skin-covered bass plucked lute used by the Gnawa people
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Elderly Moroccan man playing a sintir, also known as the guembri, gimbri or hejhouj, is a three-stringed skin-covered bass plucked lute used by the Gnawa people
Elderly Moroccan man playing a sintir, also known as the guembri, gimbri or hejhouj, is a three-stringed skin-covered bass plucked lute used by the Gnawa people. It is approximately the size of a guitar, with a body carved from a log and covered on the playing side with camel skin. Date: circa 1909
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This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and deep connection of an elderly Moroccan man as he plays the sintir, also known as the guembri, gimbri, or hejhouj, a three-stringed skin-covered bass plucked lute that is an integral part of the musical tradition of the Gnawa people in Morocco and other parts of North West Africa. The sintir, which is approximately the size of a guitar, is crafted from a log and covered on the playing side with camel skin. The man's turban adds to the traditional and ethnic ambiance of the scene. The sintir is an essential instrument in Gnawa music, which is known for its trance-inducing rhythms and spiritual significance. The Gnawa people, who are believed to have originated in Sudan and migrated to Morocco over a thousand years ago, have preserved their unique musical and cultural heritage through generations. This photograph, taken circa 1909, offers a rare glimpse into the past and the rich musical legacy of the Gnawa people.
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