Cover of Morocco: The Dancing Soul
A native of Agadir, Morocco, Driss El Maloumi is one of the most talented oud players in his generation. Accompanied by Lahoucine Baquir on percussion, he leads us into a musical reverie that encompasses not only his Berber musical heritage but the Oriental and Western traditions beyond academic clichés.Maloumi is also known for his collaboration with Jordi Saval, Montserrat Figueiras, Françoise Atlan and Hesperion XXI, among others. —Courtesy Calabash Music