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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 7 MIN

The magical music of Jemaa el-Fnaa

from Cities and Memory - remixing the world · host Cities and Memory

9.43pm, and by night the Jemaa el-Fnaa square turns into a musical paradise - gone are the grim snake charmers and animal handlers, and in their place circles of musicians fill the south end of the square, playing various forms of amazing Moroccan music. This recording moves back and forth between several groups, enjoying the music. Recorded in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2026 by Cities and Memory. 

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