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Ahwash
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Aḥwash (Neo-Tifinagh: ⴰⵃⵡⴰⵛ, IPA /æħwæʃ/, also Romanized as ahwach or ahouach) is a Shilha style of collective performance, including dance, singing, poetry and percussion, from southern Morocco. The ahwash is performed on the occasion of local festivals as a celebration of the community.
Quick Facts Aḥwash ⴰⵃⵡⴰⵛ, Stylistic origins ...
Aḥwash ⴰⵃⵡⴰⵛ | |
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![]() Musicians playing ahwash in Tajelt | |
Stylistic origins | Berber music |
Cultural origins | Southern Morocco |
Typical instruments | drums |
Subgenres | |
Taskiwin, Ahwash n tferkhin, Leammt | |
Regional scenes | |
Morocco- Ouarzazate - Sous - High Atlas |
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