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What is Gnaoua Academy Records?

Gnaoua Academy Records (GAR) is an independent documentary and archival practice emerging through long-term engagement with Gnaoua.

Through films, recordings, writings, and observation, GAR documents not only music, but states of rhythm, ritual, repetition, and human presence.

Its work unfolds through encounters with people, places, and moments across Morocco and beyond.


Documenting from within.

Ongoing Observations

Gnaoua Encounter
Documentary Film

Short documentary fragments emerging through long-term encounters with Gnaoua musicians and rituals.

Qarqaba
The Point of Repetition

An ongoing exploration of repetition, pulse, synchronization, and altered perception through the sound and movement of qarqaba.

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Round Table
Dancing with the Invisible

Reflections on Gnaoua beyond performance — discussed through conversations, encounters,
and observations at the Gnaoua Festival Forum.

ここをクリックして表示したいテキストを入力してください。テキストは「右寄せ」「中央寄せ」「左寄せ」といった整列方向、「太字」「斜体」「下線」「取り消し線」、「文字サイズ」「文字色」「文字の背景色」など細かく編集することができます。

A field guide exploring Gnaoua
beyond artists and performances


World Meets Gnaoua
Port Cities
Thinking Beyond Music
Learning & Transmission
Research & Documentation
Living Heritage
Field Notes

 

Read the Guide →
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Long-Term Engagement

For over a decade, GAR has emerged through long-term engagement with Gnaoua musicians, rituals, communities, and cultural exchanges across Morocco and beyond. 

Founded by Ricci Inagaki. 

More about Ricci’s wider work and ongoing field activities:

→ ricci-gnaoua.com

Contact

ricci.inagaki@gmail.com