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Brahim Fribgane. Photo: courtesy of artistBrahim Fribgane
Brahim Fribgane. Photo: courtesy of artist
Born and raised in Morocco, Fribgane grew up surrounded by North African, Gnawa, Berber, Arab and Andalusian music. By 16 he was playing guitar at weddings and parties in Casablanca, where he contributed significantly to the development of a new style of Moroccan pop that took hold in the early 80s. After immigrating to New York, Fribgane began playing the dumbek (goblet drum), which he has modified to express the rhythmic complexities of a drum set with this single instrument. He performs regularly with fellow Moroccan and Brooklyn Maqam artist Malika Zarra at BOOM in the West Village.
Artist's Website
Artist's Website
Dumbek solo at performance in Venice, CA
Performance with Hassan Hakmoun and Mohammed Bechar
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