Samir LanGus Gnawa Jazz Quartet
An underground gnawa night.
Experience an evening where the hypnotic rhythms of Gnawa music meet the freedom and spontaneity of jazz. Led by Grammy-nominated artist Samir LanGus, this dynamic quartet brings together master musicians to weave traditional Moroccan Gnawa grooves with modern jazz improvisation. Born and raised in Morocco, LanGus was immersed in the Gnawa spiritual trance tradition from a young age, studying under master Maalems like Hamid El Kasri. Now based in New York City, he uses the sintir—a three-stringed bass lute—to explore new frontiers of sound that honor centuries-old traditions while embracing contemporary innovation. Driven by the pulse of the guembri and rich rhythmic textures, the performance offers a soulful, energetic, and transcendent journey through the universal language of rhythm.
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When and where is the Samir LanGus Gnawa Jazz Quartet performing?+
The quartet performs at LunÀtico, located at 486 Halsey St, Brooklyn, on July 22, 2026.
What style of music does the quartet play?+
The ensemble blends traditional Moroccan Gnawa music—featuring the sintir and guembri—with jazz improvisation.
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