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Maâlem Hmida Boussou
حميدة بوسو
(Known as "Hmida Boussou")
Master Gnawa Musician, International Ambassador of Tagnaouite
Born
1939
Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco
Passed Away
Apr 29, 2007
Marrakech, Morocco
Lifespan
68 years old
"Trance is not flight from reality, but immersion in the healing grace of brotherhood."
Archival Overview
Legendary Gnawa maâlem of Marrakech and Essaouira, renowned for his warm baritone voice, impeccable guembri technique, and pioneering musical collaborations across Europe and the Americas.
Biographical Record
Maâlem Hmida Boussou was initiated into the Gnawa tradition in Marrakech at age sixteen. Known for his profound spiritual dignity and melodic inventiveness, he became one of the foremost headline performers of the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival.
He toured worldwide, performing alongside international blues, jazz, and rock artists, showing the deep historical connection between the Moroccan Gnawa tradition and African-American blues before his passing in 2007.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual Memorial
Bab Doukkala Cemetery
Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco
GPS: 31.6367, -7.9997
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