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Essaouira's Gnaoua Festival marks 20th edition

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Updated: 04/07/2017 - 16:32 GMT+2

Every year over the course of three days the heart of Essaouira in Western Morocco beats to the rhythm of the traditional Gnaoua music – a rich repertoire originating in West Africa that combines anci

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