20 April 2009

Dancing in the Western Sahara and Chofo Mazyan Wadna

I'm not sure what to say about this video, except that it's super interesting. The dancers' movements are so understated and a perfect complement to the singer's full-out shouting. Also, you might think that the women are adjusting their scarves because of the blowing wind, but there are some Mauritanian videos out there where women are inside sitting still and clapping and they still continually re-wrap their scarves. If you have the time, you can head west after watching this and watch the Berber music video we posted a few months ago.

Also if you visit the blog that scrolls across the screen, saharahurra.maktoobblog.com, you'll find this music video followed by a fascinating mini-documentary of a rehearsal in the desert. There is an absolutely gorgeous moment as the guitarist and singer start to practice in the sun and breeze of the desert. Then the sun starts to set and they really warm up. Wow. They know how to rock it in the Sahara. And the little kid with them has got a cool life.


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