Introductory workshop to Gnawa rhythms

Through the practice of qraqeb (krakebs), emblematic instruments of gnawa music, you will gradually learn to produce their different sounds, to coordinate your movements and to develop your sense of rhythm. Guided step by step, you will explore the basics of gnawa rhythmic cycles, collective listening and the construction of a common pulse. Designed as a moment of concentration, presence and sharing, the initiation workshop accessible to all invites you to experience the power of group playing, where each gesture and each sound contribute to a collective dynamic. A friendly experience, open to beginners as well as the curious, to discover the gnawa universe through rhythm, listening and movement. About the artist An essential figure of the artistic scene in Belgium and Europe, Imane Guemssy has shaped a musical identity where technical excellence meets a quest for the absolute. Strong with international collaborations and transversal projects, she offers today a refined reading of sound: music centered on the essential and the return to the source. Virtuoso of the guembri, she deploys a playing of rare precision, characterized by a linear and evolutionary approach to sound. Far from mechanical agitation, she favors contemplative listening. Her practice seeks to arouse an inner awakening, a reminder of Presence through the purity of sound. This renewal is embodied in a work of sophistication of the texts. In an approach of clarity, Imane Guemssy refines her songs to keep only their immaterial dimension: a celebration of Oneness, of the lineage of the Messengers of peace and of the wisdom that leads to noble behavior. Her art acts as a bridge inviting the listener to journey towards inner peace and guidance, offering a vibratory experience that elevates the spirit towards universal harmony.