Bnat Timbouktou

Asmaa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou are a pioneering Moroccan Gnawa music group, led by Asmaa Hamzaoui, who is recognized as a leading female ambassador of the genre. Hailing from Casablanca, the all-female ensemble blends traditional Gnawa rhythms and spiritual chants with a vibrant, contemporary energy, often described as 'desert blues'. They are celebrated for breaking new ground in a historically male-dominated musical tradition, bringing their captivating sound to international stages.