Lila with Maalem Mustapha Sam, Mqaddma Souad & Maalem Hicham Bilali
Reinickendorfer Str. 17, 13347 Berlin
Lila is the core ritual of the Gnawa tradition, a ceremony that transforms music and trance into a single healing movement from sunset to sunrise. Maalem Mustapha Sam (known as Sam Sghir) leads this six-hour ritual, which follows a strictly coded sequence of qraqeb rhythms and Guembri melodies through seven symbolic colors. Conducted alongside Mqaddma Souad, the ceremony transitions the Sonic Pluriverse Festival into its original, communal form. This authentic spiritual experience centers on transmission and ritual authority rather than commercial performance.
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Who is performing at the Lila ritual?+
The ritual features Maalem Mustapha Sam, Mqaddma Souad, and Maalem Hicham Bilali.
Where is the event being held?+
The event takes place at SAVVY Contemporary: The Laboratory of Form-Ideas, Reinickendorfer Str. 17, 13347 Berlin.
What type of event is this?+
This is an authentic six-hour Gnawa ritual ceremony spanning from sunset to sunrise.
When is the event scheduled?+
The event is scheduled for July 17, 2026.
What is the age policy for this event?+
The age policy is not specified.
