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Gharnatia (Sufi Festival of Fez)

by Al Firdaus Ensemble

Album: Singles

Duration: 1:55

Genre: qasida, munshidType: otherComposer: Traditional Andalusian/Gharnati melody; specific composer not credited

Story & Cultural Context

“Gharnatia” refers to the Granadan/Gharnati Andalusian musical tradition associated with Al-Andalus. This short performance was presented by Al Firdaus Ensemble at the Sufi Festival of Fez, highlighting the ensemble’s blend of Andalusian, Arabic and spiritually oriented music.

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Gharnatia (Sufi Festival of Fez)

Gharnatia (Sufi Festival of Fez)

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Genre
qasidaQasida · Arabic قصيدةA long classical Arabic poem; in devotional music, one sung in praise or supplication (e.g. the Burdah).Browse →Glossary →munshidMunshid · Arabic منشدThe singer of nasheeds. "Inshad" is the act of performing them.Browse →Glossary →
Instruments
oudstringspercussionvocal

Credits

ComposerTraditional Andalusian/Gharnati melody; specific composer not credited
LyricistTraditional; specific lyricist not credited
ArrangementAl Firdaus Ensemble
LabelWithout label

Story & Cultural Context

“Gharnatia” refers to the Granadan/Gharnati Andalusian musical tradition associated with Al-Andalus. This short performance was presented by Al Firdaus Ensemble at the Sufi Festival of Fez,…

Titles in Other Languages

العربيةغرناطية
EnglishGharnatia (Granadan)