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  Mariem Hassan, Jeirana, Faknash, Shueta and Nayim
Medej (Nubenegra, 2004)
Spain’s Nubenegra continues to explore the sounds of the Saharawi people. Sadly,
most Saharawi musicians live displaced from their homeland, living as refugees
in Algeria or Spain.
Medej, subtitled Cantos antiguos Saharahuis (Ancient Saharawi Songs) centers on
the spiritual tradition from the Western Sahara. The Saharawi songs on Medej are
performed in Hassanía, the language of the Saharawi people. Musically, the Medej
abides by the rules of the haul, with well organized modes and rhythms.
Medej features some of the best voices of the Saharawi exile, like Jeirana,
Faknash and
Mariem Hassan. Master musician Nayim Alal provides some of the
musical accompaniment, on tidinit, electric guitars and bass.
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