Free Event! An At Home Conversation: Hassan Hakmoun With Mike Rivard at World Music Institute

Experience longtime WMI friend and legendary Moroccan Gnawa master musician Hassan Hakmoun in conversation with his friend and collaborator (and Club d’Elf bassist) Mike Rivard. The two will talk about Morocco’s Gnawa music and Hassan’s musical journey, his creative process and his instrument – the sintir, a low resonance, three-string lute. Learn how he manages to balance keeping centuries-old musical traditions alive while putting his own personal stamp on the music, pushing it forward into the next generation. Hassan will share musical demonstrations and stories about his collaborations with artists such as Peter Gabriel, Ozomatli, Don Cherry, and Kronos Quartet, and will answer questions posted by attendees. ...

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Experience longtime WMI friend and legendary Moroccan Gnawa master musician Hassan Hakmoun in conversation with his friend and collaborator (and Club d’Elf bassist) Mike Rivard. The two will talk about Morocco’s Gnawa music and Hassan’s musical journey, his creative process and his instrument – the sintir, a low resonance, three-string lute. Learn how he manages to balance keeping centuries-old musical traditions alive while putting his own personal stamp on the music, pushing it forward into the next generation. Hassan will share musical demonstrations and stories about his collaborations with artists such as Peter Gabriel, Ozomatli, Don Cherry, and Kronos Quartet, and will answer questions posted by attendees.

About WMI PLUS At Home
WMI PLUS At Home experiences bring music from around the world into the comfort of your home. Renowned artists share their lives, instruments, and stories from their personal environments, bringing an intimacy and uniqueness to each event. These talks are led by fellow musicians, journalists, and ethnomusicologists.

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